Abuja: Gunmen ambushed vehicles of university students in the north-central region of Nigeria. During this, the attackers kidnapped at least 20 students. This has spread panic in north-central Nigeria. Many students were also injured during the attack, who have been admitted to the hospital. Police gave this information on Friday. Benue State Police Spokesperson Catherine Annen said that the students were ambushed in Benue on Thursday evening when they were going south to attend a conference of medical students.
This attack took place on the Benue Otukpo road, where kidnapping incidents are frequent. Such kidnapping incidents are common in parts of northern Nigeria. Dozens of armed groups take advantage of limited security arrangements and attack villages and major roads. Most of the victims are released only after the ransom amount is paid. Due to these attacks, many people have stopped traveling by road.
The attacking group is not known
The students who were kidnapped in Benue were from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos in northern Nigeria. Student groups of these universities condemned the attacks and urged the authorities to ensure the release of the kidnapped passengers. It is not yet clear which group carried out the attack and where the hostages were taken. The police have not given any information about the rescue efforts.
