Nigeria: Gunmen Raid Female Hostel at Paul University, Awka

5 December 2012

Awka — Gunmen on Wednesday raided the female hostel of Paul University, Awka and dispossessed the students of their cash and various items, including mobile phones. An eyewitness in Awka said that the armed gang carried out the operation for several minutes unchallenged.

The Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Ikechukwu Abana, who confirmed the incident, said the hoodlums came in the night and attacked the female hostel. He said that some students had their phones and money stolen.

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