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UI Law Student, 7 Others Abducted While Returning From Scripture Union Conference

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ibadan has confirmed that a 300-level female law student, identified as Tomisin, was among eight people reportedly abducted while returning from a national conference organised by the Scripture Union Student Fellowship.

According to the union, the victims were travelling back to Ibadan after attending the Scripture Union Student Fellowship National Conference held at the Camp of Faith in Okigwe, Imo State, when communication with them was suddenly lost. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Missing Student Identified

Tomisin, who serves as the National Secretary of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Nigeria, is also the Vice President of the fellowship’s University of Ibadan chapter.

In a statement released on Friday, the President of the University of Ibadan SUG, Mr. Temidayo Adeboye, said the student was travelling alongside the National General Director of the fellowship, Mr. Uwem Cosmos, and other conference participants when the incident occurred.

SUG Clarifies Viral Reports

Adeboye clarified that reports circulating on social media claiming that eight University of Ibadan students were abducted are inaccurate.

According to him, Tomisin is the only student of the University of Ibadan currently unaccounted for in the incident.

“We wish to clarify that reports claiming that eight UI students are missing are inaccurate. Tomisin is the only University of Ibadan student currently unaccounted for in the incident,” he stated.

The SUG President explained that concerns over her safety increased after she failed to appear for her faculty examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

He added that another student of the university from the Department of Music, who also attended the conference, has since returned safely.
University Reacts

The University of Ibadan management has also acknowledged the incident.

The institution’s Director of Public Relations, Mrs. Joke Akinpelu, confirmed that the university was aware of the situation but noted that the student did not officially notify the institution about her trip before travelling.

She reiterated that Tomisin was the only UI student involved in the incident, contrary to widespread reports suggesting that eight students of the university had been abducted.

“The student left the university without officially notifying the institution of her destination,” she said.
Efforts Underway to Secure Release

The Students’ Union Government disclosed that it has initiated discussions with relevant religious organisations and security agencies to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident and facilitate appropriate intervention.

Meanwhile, students, members of the Scripture Union fellowship, and concerned Nigerians have continued to call for prayers and urgent efforts to secure the safe release of the victims.

The incident has once again raised concerns over the security situation on Nigerian highways and the safety of travellers moving across different parts of the country.

Jakumo:
Nigerian religious fanatics NEVER learn that Papa God ONLY protects those who use common sense by avoiding non-essential road travel in ALL parts of Nigeria, among other common sense precautions.

In this age of FREE video conferencing, there is NO logical reason why any person should embark on a long road journey in Nigeria, for ANY type of gathering, be that religious, social or political.

Now the kidnapped Scripture Union road travelers will be shouting for Jesus to save them, while in the hands of bloodthirsty Islamist terror gang members who reserve their most excruciating torture for people who call out Jesus name in their times of trauma.

Anyone with an iota of common sense, and of self-preservation, would have understood years ago that Nigeria is NOT a country where non-essential road travel is a good idea.

Jakumo:
Nigerian religious fanatics NEVER learn that Papa God ONLY protects those who use common sense by avoiding non-essential road travel in ALL parts of Nigeria, among other common sense precautions.

In this age of FREE video conferencing, there is NO logical reason why any person should embark on a long road journey in Nigeria, for ANY type of gathering, be that religious, social or political.

Now the kidnapped Scripture Union road travelers will be shouting for Jesus to save them, while in the hands of bloodthirsty Islamist terror gang members who reserve their most excruciating torture for people who call out Jesus name in their times of trauma.

Anyone with an iota of common sense, and of self-preservation, would have understood years ago that Nigeria is NOT a country where non-essential road travel is a good idea.

another student of the university from the Department of Music, who also attended the conference, has since returned safely.

Listen to special adviser (political) to former president Muhammadu Buhari talk about kidnapping, and then know that we are in deep trouble. It’s not about PBAT not doing anything. It’s deeper than we had thought. pic.twitter.com/NEN8viL0A1

— Teejay 2🌽🌽🌽 (@tajudine2013gm2) June 18, 2026

Jakumo:
Nigerian religious fanatics NEVER learn that Papa God ONLY protects those who use common sense by avoiding non-essential road travel in ALL parts of Nigeria, among other common sense precautions.

In this age of FREE video conferencing, there is NO logical reason why any person should embark on a long road journey in Nigeria, for ANY type of gathering, be that religious, social or political.

Now the kidnapped Scripture Union road travelers will be shouting for Jesus to save them, while in the hands of bloodthirsty Islamist terror gang members who reserve their most excruciating torture for people who call out Jesus name in their times of trauma.

Anyone with an iota of common sense, and of self-preservation, would have understood years ago that Nigeria is NOT a country where non-essential road travel is a good idea.

OSUigboFlatHead:
Terrific!

Anyone can get kidnapped at random in this country now

agulion:
Most of us Yoruba Muslims do not support islamic bandits and Terrorists (BAT), it is very painful this islamic terrorists are doing all this evil in the SW, it may look suspicious due the fact that some of us Yoruba Muslims are silent

Image123:
Don't be ridiculous. Crime has nothing to do with going to place of worship. Unfortunately, people have been kidnapped going to school, work, market and even in their houses.

ZombieTERROR:
Keep it in Tinubu enclave

And there will be peace

he's the one releasing terrorists back to the society

Jakumo:
If those pilgrims had contacted their church by video call, they would not be facing possible torture and death in a demonic forest right now. One can only hope the horrific fate likely to be meted out to these Jesus freaks will serve as a lesson to others.

BlackPantherxXx:
Really stupid to go for unnecessary road travel in Nigeria at this moment.

Use your 🧠 please

FG is comatose.

geoworldedu:
Pls stop making excuses for Baba Jehovah. Baba Jehovah himself is in a cage at the moment and can't help himself let alone helping others. Otem of Truth revealled this a decade ago but we thought he was joking . Now see the results here and there.

Jakumo:
Nigerian religious fanatics NEVER learn that Papa God ONLY protects those who use common sense by avoiding non-essential road travel in ALL parts of Nigeria, among other common sense precautions.

In this age of FREE video conferencing, there is NO logical reason why any person should embark on a long road journey in Nigeria, for ANY type of gathering, be that religious, social or political.

Now the kidnapped Scripture Union road travelers will be shouting for Jesus to save them, while in the hands of bloodthirsty Islamist terror gang members who reserve their most excruciating torture for people who call out Jesus name in their times of trauma.

Anyone with an iota of common sense, and of self-preservation, would have understood years ago that Nigeria is NOT a country where non-essential road travel is a good idea.

chicfarmer:
Your unessential travel is another person's essential travel. Be kind and pray for their rescue. It's the government that has failed its citizens.

If you had taken a few minutes to read the text, you'd have seen that the subject is a national officer of the union. so it's very likely that her attendance was unavoidable.

BlackPantherxXx:
Really stupid to go for unnecessary road travel in Nigeria at this moment.

Use your 🧠 please

FG is comatose.