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In a shocking incident, gunmen kidnapped over 20 medical and dental students, as well as a House Officer, while they were en route to a convention in Enugu State, Southeastern Nigeria.
The students, who were traveling together from the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos, were ambushed by the gunmen in the Otukpo area of Benue State around 5:30 p.m.
They were headed to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention when the incident occurred.
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping and launched an investigation, with spokesperson SP Catherine Anene stating that the report was received between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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