Gunmen have abdudcted 20 medical and dental students on their way to a ceremony in the South East region of Nigeria.
The students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were on their way to attend the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students, FECAMDS, in Enugu.
The kidnapping occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the Otukpo area of Benue State, where the students were ambushed by the gunmen while travelling together.
SP Catherine Anene, spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, confirmed the kidnapping, stating, “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 added that, as of now, no demands for ransom have been made.
Details shortly…