Unknown gunmen have attacked the staff quarters of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The bandits were said to have stormed the University Staff Quarters in Giri and held lecturers hostage.

Thelagostimes gathered the gunmen reportedly abducted seven persons, comprising some staff of the institution and their family members.

Confirming the development, Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNIABUJA Chapter, Dr Kassim Umaru, said those abducted were identified as Professor Obansa and his son and daughters, as well as Sambo Mohammed and Dr  Tobins.

He however urged Nigerians to pray for the safe return of those abducted the university community at large.

Details later…