DELSU Students Protest Rising Kidnappings

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Delta State University (DELSU) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to authorities in Delta State, demanding urgent measures to tackle a surge in kidnappings in the university town of Abraka.

In a formal letter addressed to the state’s Commissioner of Police, the student body called for immediate steps to identify and apprehend those behind a recent spate of abductions in the area. The letter, released on Thursday, May 29 was signed by SUG President Augustine Onovughegor and Secretary Bassey Etim.

The university town, located in Ethiope East Local Government Area, has witnessed growing insecurity in recent weeks. The most recent incident occurred on 25 May, when Clinton Udomudo, a DELSU student, and his brother were abducted by suspected kidnappers. The brother had reportedly travelled to deliver a ransom before both were seized. They were later released, with reports suggesting Clinton’s sibling was assaulted during the ordeal.

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The wave of abductions has triggered widespread concern among residents, many of whom have taken to the streets in daily protests. Demonstrators have accused both the state government and police of failing to respond adequately to the worsening security situation.

“Our university campus and town are no longer places of learning and growth but have become breeding grounds for daily fear, trauma, and threat of death or abduction,” Onovughegor stated.

The SUG warned that if no concrete action is taken within 72 hours, students will stage mass protests at the Government House and the police headquarters in Asaba, the state capital.

Delta State Police Command has not yet responded publicly to the students’ ultimatum.