The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the University of Calabar branch on Monday demanded the unconditional release of their colleague, Dr David Ugwu who has been held captive since February 14, 2020.
There two other victims of kidnapping in the state who are yet to be seen, heard from nor set free by their abductors, ASUU said in a statement.
Radio personality and presenter, Mr. Peter Tex Etim was kidnapped in 2019 and has not been seen, released or heard from since then.
Also, a businessman and owner of Odinka Electronics in Calabar was kidnapped in 2020 and has not been seen, released or heard from since then.
Addressing newsmen during a peaceful procession at the main gate of the University of Calabar, Chairman ASUU-UNICAL, Dr Edor John said the Union and its members feel neglected and scourged with the way and manner the matter was being handled by security agencies.
He disclosed that Dr David Ugwu an associate Professor in the Institute of Policy Planning & Administration was whisked away from his home on 14 February 2020 and has since then remained in captivity till date.
Dr Edor said they want their colleague back whether dead or alive as he has been held for a year now.
His words: “We have been compelled to address the public because we have been beaten again. One of the canons of our Union is that an injury to one is an injury to all”.