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Police kill one, capture 2 kidnappers of 20 medical students

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2 years ago

Twenty medical students who were rescued after being abducted last week have been swiftly transported to Abuja, the federal capital, for medical examinations.

ThePAPERS gathered from one of the security personnel involved in the search and rescue operation, who pleaded anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the matter said; that one kidnapper was shot and killed while two were captured.

Benue State Police Command confirmed the release of the 20 Medical Students late Friday night.

ThePAPERS further gathered that the medical students were rescued at Ajide forest in Ukwonyo council ward, in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State.

Ajide forest is a sandwich between Ado and Okpokwu Local Government Area Areas all in Benue South Senatorial district.

The source said “The security team and surveillance helicopters were stationed in Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area ,before security personnel stormed the kidnappers den.