The Police Command in Benue State has confirmed the release of 20 students of the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos kidnapped by gunmen in the north-central state on August 15.
Its Public Relations Officer, Mrs Sewuese Anene, confirmed the rescue of the students at 11.15 p.m. on Friday in Makurdi.
The students, who were travelling to Enugu for their annual Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students, FECAMDS, Convention, were abducted in Oturkpo.
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Taken along with the students was a House Officer, who accompanied them on the journey.
Anene, however, declined further details on the rescue efforts.
“The victims have been released. Details will be released tomorrow (Saturday) morning please,” he stated.
Th release of the students came five days after the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, deployed a tactical squad to Benue and ordered the Commissioner of Police in Benue, to relocate to Oturkpo.
It was gathered that a combined team of security operatives coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser carried out the operation that ensured freedom for the abducted students.
Source: NAN
