In Benue State, more than 20 medical and dental students, along with a House Officer, have been kidnapped by gunmen.

The students were on their way to attend the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) in Enugu when the incident occurred.

Reports indicate that the students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were traveling together when they were ambushed by gunmen around 5:30 p.m. in the Otukpo area.

The Benue State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation into the abduction has already begun.

“The report of the kidnapping is confirmed. The incident was reported between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and an investigation is currently underway,” she said.