Close Menu

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    Breaking: SDP Expels El-Rufai For 30 Years Over Alleged Forgery

    July 28, 2025

    Excitement As Big Brother Naija Season 10 Begins

    July 27, 2025

    Euro 2025: England Women Retain Trophy, Defeat Spain In Penalty Shootout

    July 27, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Breaking: SDP Expels El-Rufai For 30 Years Over Alleged Forgery
    • Excitement As Big Brother Naija Season 10 Begins
    • Euro 2025: England Women Retain Trophy, Defeat Spain In Penalty Shootout
    • Ibori Congratulates Super Falcons On 10th WAFCON Title
    • Why I Can’t Date Younger Men Again – Shaffy Bello
    • WAFCON: Tinubu Commends Falcons, Says They Lifted Spirit Of Nigerians
    • WAFCON: Falcons Face Morocco In Final
    • Oshiomhole Backs Okpebholo On Warning To Peter Obi
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    TheScrutinyNG
    Subscribe
    Monday, July 28
    • Home
    • Politics
    • Business
    • News
      • World News
    • Sports
    • Interviews
    • Opinion
    • Entertainment
    • Columnists
    • ABOUT US
    TheScrutinyNG
    Home » 20 Kidnapped Medical Students Rescued Without Any Ransom Paid – Police
    2 Mins Read10 ViewsAugust 24, 2024

    20 Kidnapped Medical Students Rescued Without Any Ransom Paid – Police

    By Temidayo AkinsuyiAugust 24, 2024No Comments10 Views2 Mins Read
    Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    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

    Author

    • Temidayo Akinsuyi
      Temidayo Akinsuyi

      View all posts
    Nigeria Police Force
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Temidayo Akinsuyi

    Related Posts

    Entertainment

    Excitement As Big Brother Naija Season 10 Begins

    July 27, 2025
    Featured

    Reps Honour Late Buhari With Valedictory Session

    July 23, 2025
    Breaking News

    Sowore Leads Retired Police Officers In Protest Against Poor Pension

    July 21, 2025
    Featured

    Their North, Our North, Our Country

    July 20, 2025
    Culture & Tourism

    Ndume to Tinubu: Include South-East In Your Appointments

    July 20, 2025
    Featured

    Those Terrorising South-East Are Igbos, Not Fulani Herdsmen – Soludo

    July 8, 2025

    Subscribe to News

    Get the latest sports news from NewsSite about world, sports and politics.

    Editor's Picks

    Breaking: SDP Expels El-Rufai For 30 Years Over Alleged Forgery

    July 28, 2025

    Excitement As Big Brother Naija Season 10 Begins

    July 27, 2025

    Euro 2025: England Women Retain Trophy, Defeat Spain In Penalty Shootout

    July 27, 2025

    Ibori Congratulates Super Falcons On 10th WAFCON Title

    July 27, 2025
    Latest Posts
    Advertisement
    Facebook X (Twitter) Pinterest Vimeo WhatsApp TikTok Instagram

    News

    • World
    • US Politics
    • EU Politics
    • Business
    • Opinions
    • Connections
    • Science

    Company

    • Information
    • Advertising
    • Classified Ads
    • Contact Info
    • Do Not Sell Data
    • GDPR Policy
    • Media Kits

    Services

    • Subscriptions
    • Customer Support
    • Bulk Packages
    • Newsletters
    • Sponsored News
    • Work With Us

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    © 2025 The Scrutiny. Designed by Design Streams.

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms
    • Accessibility

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.