- On Friday, security operatives successfully rescued the students
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has expressed his gratitude to security agencies following the rescue of 20 medical students who were abducted in the state last week.
The students, who were traveling along the Otukpo/Otukpa/Enugu federal highway to attend the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students’ annual convention in Enugu, were kidnapped and held for nearly a week.
On Friday, security operatives successfully rescued the students, a development confirmed by the Benue State Police Command later that evening.
In a post on his verified Facebook page, Governor Alia commended the swift response of the security agencies. He stated, “I want to express my profound gratitude to the Federal Government, the Inspector General of Police, and all security agencies for their swift response and the safe release of the abducted medical students. Your dedication to ensuring safety and security in Benue State and beyond is commendable.”