Just In: Bandits Abduct Over 20 Medical Students In Benue

Over 20 medical and dental students, including a House Officer, have been kidnapped in Benue State.

The students were en route to the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) in Enugu when the incident occurred.

The students, mostly from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were ambushed by armed gunmen around 5:30 PM in the Otukpo area of the state.

Confirming the incident, the Benue State Police Command spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, stated that investigations into the abduction are underway.

Efforts to rescue the abducted students are currently ongoing.