Four Rivers State University students were kidnapped in a midnight attack in Emohua; police have begun a coordinated manhunt.

Four students of the Rivers State University have been kidnapped from their campus in Rumuohia community, Emohua local government area of the State.

It was gathered that the yet to be identified gunmen shooting sporadically invaded the hostel of the students who are schooling at the extended campus of the University in Emohua, killed the security dog in the premises and whisked them away on Tuesday.

The kidnapped victims are Sampson Chimenum (Psychology Department 400 Level), Precious Onyebuchi (Political Science Department 400level), Azubuike Kenechukwu (Psychology Department 400level) and Prince Sampson.

A female student of the school who disclosed her name as Mariam, said students at the campus have suffered several cases of rape, robbery and other vices from hoodlums in the area.

She said despite presence of security agencies within the campus, the bandits continue to perpetrate such hideous act, while calling on the school management and State to come to their aide.

Mariam, a Social Science student of the University lamented “We have heard enough, the issues are very traumatising: alot of issues already experienced, there has been rape cases, robbery cases, despite the fact that there are security agencies strategically placed in this area, yet this issues keep happening.

“Today, few people broke into the house, they shot a security dog dead with automatic rifle and four boys were abducted. Three of the victims are in 400 level alongside a brother to one of the final year student.

“We heard that the Governor wants to move the students to the main campus but that has not happened yet, all we want now is to be moved back to Port Harcourt, the main campus”, she lamented.

Meanwhile, the State Police Command has confirmed the incident.

In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko revealed “On December 2, 2025 at about 0230hrs, a group of suspected cultists, numbering about five, attacked an isolated area in Rumuche/Rumuohia Community, Emohua Local Government Area. The hoodlums shot and abducted five persons to an unknown destination.”

She said on receiving the report, the State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, and other service commanders of the State visited the scene of the incident for an on-the-spot assessment.

Iringe-Koko revealed further that the Cp has mandated the Area Commander alongside all tactical units, and Joint Tasksforce to intensify efforts, ensure the safe rescue of the abducted victims, and apprehend the perpetrators.

She also stated the CP assurance that all suspects involved would be brought to justice and made to face the full wrath of the law.

The police spokesperson however, urged members of the public to remain calm and continue to support the Police with credible information that will aid ongoing investigations.

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No fewer than 13 students of the Department of Industrial Physics from ESUT recently attended the Annual Conference of the Nigeria Institute of Physics (NIP) in Rivers State.

The 46th Annual Conference was held at the Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt in May.

The 13 students which comprised 6 Postgraduate and 7 undergraduate students were sponsored by the departe for the two-day conference.

The Head of the Department, Dr Chima Iheanyichukwu said the department decided to sponsor the students to the conference in order to give them exposure as well as connect them to the players in Physics industry.

He noted that the NIP which is the umbrella body of Physicists in the country offers students and members the opportunity to interact, share ideas and network.

“The department decided to sponsor the students to the conference so that they can get exposure and also connect with members from other universities. The Conference brings both Professors, researchers and students together for cross-fertilization of ideas on how to make the Physics profession better and improve our society

“It offered the students apple opportunity to meet with the key players in the sector and also helped them to get connected so that as they grow in the sector, they will have people to interact, collaborate and partner with in their careers,” he said.

The Nigerian Institute of Physics held its 46th Annual Conference at the Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, with a strong call for deeper investment in physics education and research to drive Nigeria’s innovation and economic transformation.

Themed “Physics in the Quadruple Helix Model for Innovative Research and Economic Development,” the conference brought together leading academics, industry experts, policymakers, and civil society actors to explore the critical role of physics in national development.

Speaking at the opening ceremony held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies Auditorium, the Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, welcomed delegates and expressed gratitude to the Institute for choosing RSU as the host.

He reiterated the importance of physics as a cornerstone for national development and expressed hope that the outcomes of the conference would yield actionable insights.

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