At least 20 students travelling for a convention were kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria's north-central state of Benue, the police said on Friday, the latest in a spate of abductions in Africa's most populous country. Armed gangs have been causing havoc in northern Nigeria, where they kidnap villagers, students and motorists for ransom, with security forces unable to end the practice. Benue police spokesperson Catherine Anene said the incident occurred on Thursday and an investigation is underway. The victims, who were medical and dental students, were headed to the southeastern state of Enugu, the police said. Source : Qatar News Agency
Related Posts
The Commander of the Customs Police receives the Head of the Environmental Quality Authority
Ramallah – Ma’an – The Commander of the Customs Police Service, Major General Iyad Barakat, received today, Monday, in his office in Ramallah, the Head of the Environmental Quality Authority, Dr. Nisreen Al Tamimi.
During the meeting, ways to enhance…
HH the Amir Meets Iranian Judiciary Chief
Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met in his office at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday with HE Judiciary Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to th…
Tunisian security forces arrest terrorist in Hay Ettadhamen
Tunis Tunisian security forces arrested a terrorist today in Hay Ettadhamen, a neighbourhood in the capital, Tunis.
According to a statement from the Tunisian Ministry of the Interior, the individual had previously been issued a prison warrant for be…