A statement from the institution signed by the Registrar, Dr. John David, said the decision to close down the university was arrived at after consultations with relevant agencies and stakeholders.
The mid-semester break, according to the university management was a clear demonstration of solidarity with students and parents affected by the abduction.
The management, the statement continued also announced the indefinite postponement of an inaugural lecture at the university scheduled to hold on Wednesday.
The statement also appealed to the public to remain calm as security agencies were working tirelessly to ensure the safe rescue of the victims.
A source within the university community disclosed that four female students were abducted, but one was able to escape.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, SP Sewuese Anene has also confirmed the incident, stressing that the command had commenced full investigation into the incident.
Anene said that further developments would be communicated to the public in due course
