Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of 20 medical students and others who were abducted in Benue State.
Gatekeepers News reports that the victims, according to a statement released on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, were rescued on Friday by the office of the National Security Adviser without a ransom being paid.
The group, which included medical students and doctors, were taken while traveling to a medical convention on August 15th.
They were held in the Ntunkon forest in the ADO Local Government Area of Benue state until their rescue.
The statement said, “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.”
