Police’s in Owerri have begun a search operation for a female student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).

The student was kidnapped from an unknown location, according to preliminary reports. Authorities have not yet released her name or the exact date of the incident. The police command has confirmed that a full investigation is now underway.

Security sources say the student was taken sometime in the past few days. Her disappearance was reported by fellow students after she failed to return to her hostel. The university management has also been informed and is cooperating with the police.

FUTO officials have urged students to remain calm while security teams do their work.

The police have deployed search teams to areas around the university campus. They are also reviewing security cameras and speaking with possible witnesses. Local vigilante groups have joined the effort to cover more ground.

A police spokesperson said they are following several leads but have made no arrests yet. The spokesperson promised to share updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Kidnapping for ransom has become a growing concern in parts of Nigeria. Students, especially in remote campuses, are sometimes targeted by criminal gangs.

In response, many universities have closed hostels early or increased security patrols. However, incidents like this one continue to happen. The FUTO case has once again raised questions about student safety on and off campus.

Parents and students across the country are waiting anxiously for news. The police have asked anyone with useful information to come forward immediately. They have also released emergency contact numbers for the public. Meanwhile, FUTO has set up a support hotline for worried families. The search continues, and authorities say they will not stop until the student is found safely.