Chukwuemeka Philomina Ekpereamaka, a 100L first-year student enrolled in the Education English department at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), was reportedly abducted following her visit to her boyfriend's residence. The incident took place on July 14, 2024, near Bello Hostel on the university campus.
Reports from CirclesonTV indicate that Ekpereamaka informed her roommates of her intention to meet her boyfriend downstairs before she was discovered missing from the campus. Subsequently, on the morning of July 15, 2024, the abductors communicated with her roommate, Chioma Ogbonna, and demanded a ransom of 5.5 million naira for her safe release, utilizing the phone number 08100322454.
In a prior WhatsApp voice message to her roommate, Ekpereamaka disclosed that her boyfriend may have orchestrated the situation, alleging, "It seems he owes these people money, and they have decided not to release me until they are paid. I am uncertain about the duration of my captivity and find this environment unfamiliar; I am unfamiliar with my surroundings."
The Director of Information for the Student Union Government (SUG) has verified the incident to CirclesonTV, affirming close monitoring of the unfolding situation. The university community has expressed grave apprehension for Ekpereamaka's well-being and is urging swift intervention from the appropriate authorities.
This occurrence has triggered widespread concern within the campus, underscoring prevailing security apprehensions and emphasizing the imperative for heightened vigilance within the university precinct.