A ransom is demanded for 20 students kidnapped in Benue State, Nigeria

In Nigeria’s Benue State, a ransom has been demanded for 20 medical students kidnapped on April 15.

Adeniran Adebanjo, spokesperson for the Student Union Government (SUG) at Jos University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, revealed that the armed kidnappers have reached out to the families of the abducted students.

The kidnappers are demanding 50 million Naira (around 30 thousand USD) for the students’ release. The students were abducted in the Otukpo area of Benue State.

Benue State Police spokesperson Catherine Anene confirmed that efforts are underway to rescue the kidnapped students.

The armed assailants targeted a bus carrying medical students traveling from Benue State to Enugu State on April 15, resulting in the kidnapping.

Despite the death penalty for kidnapping in Nigeria, ransom abductions remain common. Armed groups frequently target northern villages, schools, and travelers to demand ransoms.

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