The students were en route to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students annual convention in Enugu last Thursday when they were kidnapped along the Otukpo/Otukpa/Enugu federal highway, EKO HOT BLOG reported.
In response, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has deployed a tactical team to ensure the safe recovery of the abducted students. The IG’s team arrived in Benue State on Monday and was immediately sent to Otukpo to assist in the rescue operation.
State police spokesperson Catherine Anene confirmed on Tuesday that State Commissioner of Police Hassan Yabanet is leading the team in Otukpo.
“The IG’s team arrived yesterday (Monday) and were promptly guided by the Commissioner of Police to Otukpo,” Anene said.
Meanwhile, Abwa Lawrence, Secretary General of the Medical Students Association, stated on Tuesday that the state government has assured them of efforts to secure the release of the abducted students.
He said, “The president of our association paid a courtesy visit to the deputy governor of Benue State yesterday (Monday) and he assured us that the government is doing everything possible to ensure the rescue of our colleagues.”
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