Top Story

Breaking: Gunmen abduct over 20 medical students in Benue

2.3k


Gunmen have abducted more than 20 medical students, including a house officer, in Benue State.

The attack occurred at about 5:30 p.m. in the Otukpo area of Benue State on the students, who were reportedly from the universities of Maiduguri and Jos.

Gunmen ambushed them as they were traveling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu.

SP Catherine Anene, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, confirmed the incident and announced the launch of an investigation into the abduction.

She said: “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.”

Author

See also  Just In: Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Production; Truck Loading Starts Today, Tuesday

Leave a comment

Related Articles

Tinubu’s UK Visit Signals Strategic Reset in Nigeria’s Global Diplomacy, Deepens Security Alliances- Sunday Dare

Nigeria’s engagement with the United Kingdom has ushered in a new phase...

Sultan Declares Friday, March 20 Eid-el-Fitr as Shawwal Moon is Not Sighted

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially announced that the...

A New Era of Diplomacy: Tinubu and King Charles Meet for First UK State Visit Since 1989

President Bola Tinubu has commenced a landmark state visit to the United...

Breaking: Shocker ! Senegal Loses AFCON Trophy to Morocco in Unprecedented CAF Ruling

In a stunning reversal, the CAF Appeal Board has officially stripped Senegal...