The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has taken steps to address the rising cases of kidnapping, cultism, and drug addiction around its environment. Vice Chancellor Prof. Mohammed Isa Kida expressed readiness to tackle the menace headlong to ensure the safety of students and staff. He made this known during an interaction with journalists at the varsity's conference hall in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.
Prof. Isa Kida disclosed that the University is willing to partner with journalists in the state to expose criminal elements perpetrating these acts. The partnership became necessary due to repeated cases of kidnapping, cultism, and drug-related issues around the outskirts of the university environment. He solicited support from the media in the struggle against these security menaces.
The Vice Chancellor explained that the insecurity issues affect not only the university but the entire country. He emphasized that kidnapping students is a serious issue, as it instills fear and disrupts their studies. The number of students has been dwindling due to the fear of insecurity and other vices. Prof. Isa Kida stressed that protecting students and staff from insecurity, such as banditry, cultism, and drug addiction, is a top priority.
FULafia has partnered with security agencies, including the Police, DSS, Civil Defence, and military, to address the recurring cases of insecurity. The University has also engaged 150 volunteer hunters and vigilantes to provide security assistance and intelligence gathering to professional security agencies for prompt action. This move aims to create a safe environment for students and staff.
Prof. Isa Kida warned social media handlers and bloggers against peddling unverified information that lacks facts against the institution. He emphasized the importance of creating awareness against these menaces and solicited the media's support in disseminating accurate information. The University aims to work with journalists to expose and tackle these security challenges.
The Vice Chancellor's efforts to tackle insecurity in the university environment have been commended by stakeholders. The partnership with journalists and security agencies is seen as a step in the right direction. FULafia's proactive approach to addressing these issues is expected to improve the safety and well-being of students and staff.
The University's initiative to engage with the media and security agencies demonstrates its commitment to providing a secure learning environment. By working together, FULafia aims to reduce the incidence of kidnapping, cultism, and drug addiction around its environment. The institution's efforts will be closely monitored to assess their effectiveness in addressing these security challenges.
Key points
- FULafia partners with journalists and security agencies to tackle insecurity
- The University engages 150 volunteer hunters and vigilantes for security assistance
- Prof. Isa Kida warns against peddling unverified information against the institution
