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Simon Lalong, Plateau state governor, says security operatives foiled the attempted kidnap of four students at the Plateau State University, Bokkos.

Makut Macham, director of press and public affairs to the governor, released a statement to this effect on Tuesday in Jos.

According to the statement, the attempted kidnap took place on Monday night. The gunmen were said to have invaded the off-campus student hostel at Ndar Community near the university campus and attempted to kidnap four students.

Police officers, university security, and community watch groups mobilised and went after the kidnappers, who had taken four students.

The criminals were said to have fled and abandoned the students as the security operatives closed in on them.

Lalong commended the security agencies for being proactive and directed the immediate establishment of a police post within the host community of the university in order to forestall any future reoccurrence.

The governor also directed that security should be tightened in all schools across the state to guarantee the safety and security of the students.

The governor also assured the students that all necessary measures will continue to be employed to ensure that they learn and dwell under a peaceful, secure, and conducive environment.