Gunmen suspected to be terror bandits have abducted more than 20 medical and dental students, including a house officer on Friday, in Benue state.
The students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were reportedly on their way to attend the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students, FECAMDS, in Enugu State when the criminal elements ambushed them.
The unfortunate incident occurred around 5:30pm in the Otukpo area of Benue State on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Benue State Police Command image maker, SP Catherine Anene confirmed the abduction, adding that an investigation has commenced.
“Yes, the report of the kidnapping is true. It was received between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and an investigation is ongoing,” she said.