IGP Deploys Helicopters, Drones To Rescue 20 Kidnapped Medical Students In Benue ~ OsazuwaAkonedo
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00:00Nigeria Inspector General of Police, IGP has ordered the deployment of helicopters, drones
00:05and other sophisticated weapons to Benue State after one of the 20 doctors and medical students
00:11kidnapped at Otupu community on Thursday evening, King Tui Andona tweeted on Friday from captivity
00:17that the kidnappers threatened to start killing them next day if their demands are not met.
00:22King Tui Andona in a recent tweet said that the kidnappers demanded the sum of 50 million
00:28for them, the 20 doctors to be released. It was gathered that the students were traveling to the
00:33Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students, FECAMDS annual convention in Enugu
00:39when they were ambushed around 5.30 p.m. in the Otupu area, according to Vanguard's report.
00:45One of the victims, King Tui Andona, in a two-separate tweet, he tagged the Nigerian
00:50Doctors Association verified ex-social media page on Friday, said thus,
00:54we were kidnapped on our way to Enugu for a convention. At Nigerian underscore doctor,
01:00they are requesting for 50 million for 20 of us medical students. Please help us and we haven't
01:06eaten for two days, oh at 16342157 piers, that is who we are gathering the money with. They said
01:13they would start killing us tomorrow. The victims are said to be from the University of Maiduguri
01:19and the University of Jaws. The IGP in a new statement made available by the first spokesperson
01:25Olumuwa Adejobi few minutes ago said as stated below except, the Inspector General of Police,
01:32IGP Kayode Adeolu Ebetoko, has condemned the kidnapping of 20 medical students who were
01:38abducted in Otupu, Genoa State, while en route to the annual convention of the Federation of
01:43Catholic Medical and Dental Students in Enugu. This reprehensible act is truly appalling,
01:49callous, and unacceptable. In a display of unwavering commitment to the rescue,
01:54safety, and well-being of the young Nigerians, the IGP has ordered the prompt deployment of a
01:59substantial number of human and technical resources to augment the manpower of the
02:04Benue State Command and ensure swift rescue of our beloved students. This initiative encompasses
02:10the mobilization of additional tactical units from the FEED-STS and FEED-IRT, the deployment
02:16of advanced helicopters and drones, as well as the use of specialized tactical vehicles to facilitate
02:22the search and secure the self-return of the victims. The Nigeria Police Force stands with
02:27the victims and their loved ones during this challenging time and we are committed to ensuring
02:32the self-return of the students. The Inspector General of Police reiterates the zeal of the
02:37force to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of the perpetrators and others alike, as the
02:42Nigeria Police Force is determined to sustain the fight against crimes and criminality,
02:46most especially kidnapping of Nigerians. The IGP equally appeals to the general public to provide
02:53useful information and actionable intelligence that may aid the ongoing investigation and the
02:58rescue operation. Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the nearest
03:04police station or the state's command control number or the force headquarters via Press
03:08Kwabuja at police.gov.ng and other helplines. The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in
03:15its mission to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians and it will continue to work
03:20tirelessly to maintain peace, stability and the rule of law throughout the country, the police
03:25stated. A statement posted on the IGP's social media with the username Nigerian underscore
03:31doctor while reacting to the kidnapping of the 20 students reads, fold us in my new country,
03:36a friend told me that a matter once arose and the medical association said get ready.
03:42We may all need to tender our resignation letters if no good response from government.
03:47Nigeria 26 doctors end, doctors in training are kidnapped and the wheels keep turning
03:53without a pause. Everyone keeps turning up at work unbothered, no strike warning,
03:59no strong stance, two weeks and a early warning moved by another two weeks with a silly excuse.
04:05NMA is quiet like a mouse, lol, just spineless letters and photo ops that no one gives a shit
04:12about. Born on August 15, 2024, 20 Nigerian doctors and doctors in training were kidnapped
04:19in Benuested, Nigeria. They are yet to be released. To June 23, 2024, Dr. Gimba and his wife and kids
04:27were kidnapped in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Their 15-year-old son, Victor, was killed before the
04:34rest of the family was released. Three, seven months ago, Dr. Denias Olawole Popola and young
04:40Folarani were kidnapped in Kaduna, Nigeria, December 27, 2023. They are yet to be released till now.
04:49For Professor Ekane Mifrem was kidnapped over one year ago, July 13, 2023, at Kalaba,
04:55Cross River State, Nigeria, and her whereabouts remain unknown. Five, this year, three other
05:01doctors have been kidnapped but were released under unclear terms and conditions. If a culture
05:07that typically avoids confrontations still rises up, what is the excuse of a more resilient culture
05:13who are descendants of case warriors? It is shameful. It is embarrassing. Our 21 colleagues
05:20are human beings like you and I. They deserve better from us. Say their names.
05:5014, Anga Benedicta. 15, Kwaganda Aunduna Kingsley. 16, Paul Shantung. 17, Victoria Cornelius. 18,
05:59Hayos Samson. 19, Okan Adara. 20, Dr. Luis M. Mbamunuku. 21, Dr. Gania Olawole Popola and young
06:08Folarani. 22, Professor Ekane Mifrem.