The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the release of 20 students from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, who were kidnapped by gunmen in the north-central state on August 15. The students, who were en route to Enugu for the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) Convention, were abducted in Oturkpo, along with a House Officer who was accompanying them.
Mrs. Sewuese Anene, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the students’ rescue to Pathwaynews at 11:15 p.m. on Friday in Makurdi. Anene stated that while the victims have been freed, further details on the rescue efforts will be provided on Saturday morning.
This development comes five days after Inspector-General of Police Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun deployed a tactical squad to Benue and instructed the Commissioner of Police to relocate to Oturkpo. The successful rescue operation was coordinated by a combined team of security operatives under the Office of the National Security Adviser.
