Suspected gunmen have kidnapped over 20 medical and dental students and a House Officer in Benue State.
The students, who were on their way to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu, were traveling through the state when the incident occurred.
The students from the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos, were said to be traveling together when they were ambushed by the unknown gunmen at about 5:30 p.m. in the Otukpo area of the state.
Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident.
The PPRO disclosed that an investigation had already been launched into the abduction.
“Yes, the report of kidnapping is true. The report was received around 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and an investigation is ongoing,” the police spokesperson said.
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