Tragedy struck on August 15, 2024, when 20 medical students from the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos were abducted by gunmen while traveling to Enugu State.
The students, mostly from the University of Maiduguri Medical Students Association (UMMESA), were en route to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FCMDS) Annual Convention.
Here are the names of the kidnapped students:
1. Boniface Tizhe (500-level MBBS)
2. Thomas Yahaya (500-level MBBS)
3. Fortune Umeh (500-level MBBS)
4. Godwin Tumba (500-level MBBS)
5. Iwev Gabriel Jita (300-level MBBS)
6. Boniface Okon (300-level MBBS)
7. Dondo Fabian (300-level Medical Laboratory)
8. John Bitrus (200-level Nursing)
9. Monica Ejembi
10. Ogbonna George Chukwuebuka
11. Paul Nyampa Zira
12. Lawrence Victory Adaugo
13. Okopi Pete
14. Enger Benedicta
15. Kwaghaondo Aondona Kingsley
16. Paul Shantong
17. Victoria Cornelius
18. Pius Samson
19. Okan Adara
20. Dr. Luis Mmbamonyeukwu
The abduction occurred along the Otukpo (Benue) – Enugu road, a known hotspot for kidnappings.
Benue State Police Command spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident and launched an investigation.
