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By Jimisayo Opanuga
18 August 2024 | 1:12 pm
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has made an urgent call to the Inspector General of Police to deploy all necessary resources to secure the immediate and safe return of 20 abducted medical students. The students, comprising 12 from the University of Jos and eight from the University of Maiduguri, were en route to a conference…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has made an urgent call to the Inspector General of Police to deploy all necessary resources to secure the immediate and safe return of 20 abducted medical students.
The students, comprising 12 from the University of Jos and eight from the University of Maiduguri, were en route to a conference organised by the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) in Enugu when they were kidnapped.
One of the abducted students managed to share their location via Google Maps, indicating that they were in the Oglewu Ehaje area in Benue State.
NMA Secretary General, Benjamin Egbo, who signed the petition entitled “Urgent request for intervention in the abduction of medical students in Benue State,” noted the urgency of the situation and appealed to the police to take quick action to rescue the students.
NMA then assured the IGP that it was prepared to provide any form of assistance or support required to facilitate the efforts of the police in this regard.
It also requested that the police force liaise with the appropriate security agencies and units within the region to locate and rescue the abducted students.
“Given the urgency of this matter and the potential risks to the lives of these young students, we implore your office to deploy all necessary resources to secure their immediate and safe return. The Nigerian Medical Association is deeply concerned for the safety and well-being of these future medical professionals, and we believe that swift and decisive action by the Nigeria Police Force is crucial at this time,” the union stated.
“We respectfully request that your office liaise with the appropriate security agencies and units within the region to locate and rescue the abducted students. The NMA is prepared to provide any assistance or support required to facilitate the efforts of the police in this regard. Please accept our appreciation in advance for your prompt attention to this urgent matter.”
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