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    20 Kidnapped Medical Students Rescued Without Any Ransom Paid – Police

    By Temidayo AkinsuyiAugust 24, 2024No Comments10 Views2 Mins Read
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    The Nigeria Police Force on Saturday confirmed the release of 20 medical students who were abducted along the Otukpo/Otukpa/Enugu Road.

    The students, who are from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos were travelling to Enugu for the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students’ annual convention when they were snatched by bandits.

    Their abduction generated massive outcry, which made the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, order the deployment of tactical operatives and assets, including helicopters, drones, and tactical vehicles, to ensure the swift rescue of the kidnapped students.

    Also, additional detectives were sent to Benue State to aid in the rescue of the abducted medical students.

    In a message sent to our correspondent on Saturday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, stated that no ransom was paid as speculated on social media.

    Adejobi said the students were tactically and professionally rescued from their abductors.

    “Release of 20 medical students and others. We confirm the release of our brothers and sisters and some other Nigerians who have been in captivity on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Ntunkon forest, Benue State.

    “Without any ransom paid. Contrary to some tweets and unconfirmed stories that some money was paid, no kobo was paid to release them. They were actually rescued tactically and professionally. We commend the security agencies, locals, and ONSA for their commitment and resilience. Thanks to you all. More details soon,” he said.

    Source – PUNCH

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