An unconfirmed number of students from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi have been abducted at gunpoint by unknown persons, the institution confirmed on Monday.

“The University has reported the incident to the police and all relevant security agencies,”  a statement signed by the institution’s Director of Information, Protocol and Public Relations Unit (IPPR), Mrs Rosemary Waku, said.

The statement also said that the University has not heard anything from the students or their captors since the unfortunate incidence took place.

The police in Benue State has also confirmed the abduction. Spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, Mrs Anene Sewuese claimed The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command has ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident.