According to reports, student of the Plateau State University was reportedly raped by unknown gunmen, who attacked the school campus located in Bokkos Local Government Area. The president of the Student Union, Ezekiel Lutei gave reports concerning the incident.
He said, “What happened was that there was a rehearsal for a play production by some 200level and 400level students of the Theatre Arts Department at the Open Air Theatre.
“While the rehearsal was going on, the gunmen stormed the place around 10pm on Monday and attacked the students. In the process, one female student was raped while others sustained injuries.
“Several others had their belongings including phones and money forcefully taken away before the gunmen escaped.
“This is not the first time students would be attacked in the university by gunmen and there is the need for those concerned to secure the lives of students to avoid further occurrence”