The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo has promised to Immortalize two students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, who were killed after they were kidnapped by gunmen from the campus. The students are James Anajuwe and Caleb Musa.
The kidnappers stormed the campus on May 9, 2024, and went away with 31 students.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, at a meeting with 29 other students who were eventually rescued from the kidnappers, reassured the students and management of the improved security on the university campus.
A statement by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, quoted the Governor as having promised to complete the perimeter fencing of the university within 16 weeks and ensure full security surveillance of the campus with the capacity for round-the clock emergency response by security agencies.
He promised to work with the management of the university to consistently review the security architecture of the school and make improvements where necessary in line with the safe school initiative of the state government.
He vowed to make education accessible to the population of young people in the state, saying that his government is fully committed to the safety of learning environment in all parts of the state.
He said that no effort would be spared to defeat criminal elements wherever they are found in the state.
This was even as the state commissioner for education, Wemi Jones commended the Governor for the steps taken to rescue 29 of the 31 abducted students.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the two students, James Anajuwe and Caleb Musa that were killed.
He gave assurance that the government would prevent a repeat of the unfortunate incidence in the university.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Abdulrahaman Salawu expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for the fatherly role he has continued to play in the lives of the students since their abduction and after their release from captivity as well as his support for the families of the deceased students.
He promised the cooperation of the university management with the state government to ensure speedy development of the university.
