The Benue State Police Command said the 20 students of the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos kidnapped by gunmen in the north-central state on August 15 had been set free.
The spokesman for the command, Ms Sewuese Anene, confirmed their rescue to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Makurdi.
Recall that the students, who were traveling to Enugu for their annual Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) Convention, were abducted in Otukpo.
Also taken was a house officer, who accompanied them on the journey.
Anene, however, declined further details on the rescue efforts.
“The victims have been released. Details will be released tomorrow (Saturday) morning please,” he stated.
Their release came five days after the inspector-general of police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, deployed a tactical squad to Benue and ordered the Commissioner of Police in Benue, to relocate to Otukpo.
It was learnt that a combined team of security operatives coordinated by the office of the national security adviser carried out the operation that ensured freedom for the abducted students.
