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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday, said a notorious kidnap kingpin was killed and two abductors arrested during the operation to rescue 20 medical students in Benue State.
The students who are from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos were travelling to Enugu for the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students’ annual convention when they were kidnapped on August 15.
Their abduction generated massive outcry, which made the IG to order the deployment of tactical operatives and assets, including helicopters, drones, and tactical vehicles, to ensure the swift rescue of the kidnapped students.
Speaking while handing over the students to their vice-chancellors, Egbetokun added that the arrested suspects were in custody.
He also said contrary to speculations, the students were rescued without paying any ransom.
Egbetokun said,…