Nigerian medical students
By Tony Folarin
The Police have said no ransom was paid to secure the release of the 20 medical students kidnapped in Benue.
Police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this in a post on X Saturday morning.
“Contrary to some tweets and unconfirmed stories that some money was paid, no kobo was paid to release them. They were actually rescued tactically and professionally,” Mr Adejobi wrote.
MATIONAL WAVES reported the kidnap of the medical students on 15 August and their eventual release on Friday.
The police are yet to provide details of the rescue, including whether any of the kidnappers were arrested or killed.
Recall that a colleague of the kidnapped students had told the media that the kidnappers demanded N50 million ransom.
Details later…
Read Mr Adejobi’s full statement below.
Release of 20 medical students and others. We confirm the release of our brothers and sisters and some other Nigerians who have been in captivity on Friday 23rd August 2024 in Ntunkon forest, Benue State. Without any ransom paid. Contrary to some tweets and unconfirmed stories that some money was paid, no kobo was paid to release them. They were actually rescued tactically and professionally. We commend the security agencies, locals, and ONSA for their commitment and resilience. Thanks to you all. More details soon.
