Breaking: Gunmen Kidnap 20 medical students in popular northern state

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

Otukpo, Benue state - 20 students from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos have been reportedly abducted by bandits in Benue state.

The victims were abducted along the Otukpo (Benue) - Enugu road while travelling to Enugu State.

The students were en route to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FCMDS) Annual Convention. Photo credit: @PoliceNG
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The state police Public Relations Officer, Sewuese Anene confirmed the kidnapped incident.

“Yes, it happened yesterday, Thursday evening around 5:30 pm. The Medical students were said to be travelling from Jos axis and were heading to Enugu in two buses, for a programme when they were kidnapped around the Otukpo area,”

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