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Gunmen have kidnapped more than 20 medical and dental students, alongside a House Officer in Benue State.
The students were en route to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed by gunmen.
The victims, reportedly from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were traveling together when the attack occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Otukpo area of Benue state.
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The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident to Vanguard and stated that an investigation has been launched into the abduction.
“Yes, the report of the kidnapping is true. It was received between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and an investigation is ongoing,” she said.
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Tag: Gunmen kidnap over 20 Catholic medical students in Benue
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Published 8/16/2024 6:03:57 PM