Identities Of 20 Nigerian Medical Students Kidnapped By Gunmen Emerge

 

The identities of the 20 Nigerian medical students kidnapped by gunmen have been revealed. The students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were abducted while traveling to Enugu State.

Among the kidnapped students are eight members of the University of Maiduguri Medical Students Association (UMMESA) who were en route to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FCMDS) Annual Convention.

The students began their journey on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, departing from the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).

They made an overnight stop at the University of Jos and continued their journey the next morning, August 15, 2024. The group, now joined by 10 students from the University of Jos, totaled 18 individuals.

Their last known communication was at 3:24 PM on August 15, 2024, after which contact was lost. The abduction reportedly occurred along the Otukpo (Benue) – Enugu road, a known route for travelers between the two states.

 

The missing students include:

1. Boniface Tizhe, 500-level MBBS student

2. Thomas Yahaya, 500-level MBBS student

3. Fortune Umeh, 500-level MBBS student

4. Godwin Tumba, 500-level MBBS student

5. Iwev Gabriel Jita, 300-level MBBS student

6. Boniface Okon, 300-level MBBS student

7. Dondo Fabian, 300-level Medical Laboratory student

8. John Bitrus, 200-level Nursing student

9. Monica Ejembi

10. Ogbonna George Chukwuebuka

11. Paul Nyampa Zira

12. Lawrence Victory Adaugo

13. Okopi Pete

14. Enger Benedicta

15. Kwaghaondo Aondona Kingsley

16. Paul Shantong

17. Victoria Cornelius

18. Pius Samson

19. Okan Adara

20. Dr. Luis Mmbamonyeukwu

 

The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation has been launched into the abduction.

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