MANILA – A kidnapping incident took place inside the campus of the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City last month, a university official confirmed.
In a statement dated November 29, ADMU Vice Presdent for Administration Fr. Nemesio Que, SJ said a student of the Loyola Schools was abducted inside the north car park of the campus between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. last November 21, Thursday.
The university did not release any more information about the student, but assured that the latter is now in safe condition after being released.
"We wish to assure the University community that the student was released, unharmed, and that no ransom was paid. By God's grace, our student has returned to the campus and now attends classes," Que said.
Que said that in the wake of the incident, the university is putting in place immediate and short-term measures while studying more long-term policies.
He added the university has decided to install additional lighting and deploy more roving guards in the parking areas.
Likewise, stricter rules will also be enforced in the entry and exit of people and vehicles on campus. Some alternate entry points will also be closed.
"For this reason, we earnestly request the full cooperation of each member of the Ateneo community as we implement additional measures. Let us all remember that as a community, it is incumbent upon us to do our part," Que said.
Que appealed to everyone to "report any suspicious characters or behavior to the university's Security Office at 426-6001 loc 4111; mobile 0999-992-5715; or the ADSA Hotline 0920-914-2372. May I also remind all students, faculty and employees to wear their ID cards at all times."
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