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Friday, August 16, 2024

Gunmen Abduct Over 20 Nigerian Medical, Dental Students In Benue

 


In a disturbing incident, over 20 medical and dental students, along with a House Officer, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State while en route to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu. The students, from the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos, were ambushed around 5:30 p.m. in the Otukpo area. Benue State Police Command spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway. The abduction has raised concerns about the safety of students and the need for increased security measures to prevent such incidents.

The identities of the 20 medical and dental students, as well as a House Officer, kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State, have been revealed. The list of names was shared by Twitter user SportsDokita (Odogwu) @Sports_Doctor2. The students, from the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos, were on their way to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed in the Otukpo area. The Benue State police command has confirmed the incident and launched an investigation. The names of the kidnapped students are:


1. Boniface Tizhe

2. Thomas Yahaya

3. Gabriel Jita Iwev

4. Boniface Okon

5. Dondo Fabian

6. John Bitrus Naga

7. Fortune Chima Umeh

8. Godwin Gregory Tumba

9. Monica Ejembi

10. Ogbonna George Chukwuebuka

11. Paul Nyampa Zira

12. Lawrence Victory Adaugo

13. Okopi Peter

14. Enger Benedicta

15. Kwaghaondo Aondona Kingsley

16. Paul Shantong

17. Victoria Cornelius

18. Pius Samson

19. Okan Adara

20. Dr. Luis Mmbamonyeukwu


The incident has raised concerns about the safety of students in the region.

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