Gunmen have kidnapped more than 20 medical and dental students, along with a House Officer, in Benue State. The students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were traveling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed.

The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the Otukpo area of Benue State. SP Catherine Anene, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, confirmed the abduction and stated that an investigation has been launched into the incident.
“Yes, the report of kidnapping is true. The report was received around 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and an investigation is ongoing,” SP Anene said.

Efforts are being made to locate and rescue the kidnapped students.