Gunmen on Wednesday night reportedly abducted eight students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade (GAPOSA), Ogun State.
The affected students were reportedly kidnapped when heavily armed gunmen invaded their residence in Ipara, a community located near the institution.
The abduction, which reportedly occurred around 9 p.m., has thrown the institution into panic, forcing the management to cancel scheduled examinations as concerns mount over the safety of students.
Following the incident, the management of Gateway ICT Polytechnic announced the immediate cancellation of the computer-based tests (CBT) and written examinations scheduled for Thursday.
In a notice issued to students, the institution attributed the decision to the security situation created by the abduction.
The statement read: “Following the unfortunate incident that occurred yesterday, today’s examination has been cancelled.
“However, tomorrow’s examination remains scheduled as planned. If there is any change regarding tomorrow’s exam, an official announcement will be communicated promptly.
“For now, all students are encouraged to remain calm, stay positive, and continue preparing for their examinations. We are hopeful that the situation will be resolved soon.
“Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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