In a significant development, the 20 medical students who were kidnapped in Benue State have been successfully rescued by security operatives.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), no ransom was paid for their release. The students, whose abduction caused widespread concern, are now safe, thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of the operatives involved in the rescue operation.
The FPRO’s statement emphasizes that the rescue was carried out without any monetary exchange, highlighting the commitment and efficiency of the security forces in ensuring the students’ freedom.
The operation marks a major victory in the fight against kidnapping in the region. Further details on the students’ condition and the circumstances of their release are expected to be disclosed in due course.