We have been thrown into gloom – FECAMDS on kidnapped 20 medical, Dental students

August 17, 2024 Reporter

The Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students, FECAMDS, said it has been thrown into a state of gloom since the abduction of over 20 of its members.

FECAMDS also said it’s working tirelessly with relevant parties to ensure the speedy release of their mates.

This was made known in a statement jointly signed by the organization’s
National President and National General Secretary, Ige Gabriel Ariyo and MaryRose Malomo, respectively.

DAILY POST reported that gunmen kidnapped over 20 medical and dental students and a House Officer in Benue State.

The students were en route to the FECAMDS’ annual convention in Enugu.

The students said to be from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were travelling together when they were ambushed by gunmen around 5:30 pm in the Otukpo area of the state.

However, FECAMDS, an affiliate of the Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students, NFCS, disclosed that it is already in close communication with the immediate families and everyone directly affected to ensure the safe and swift return of their members.

FECAMDS further appealed to the public and media to respect the sensitivity of the situation and refrain from circulating unverified information that could jeopardize the situation.

Part of the statement read, “On the 15th of August 2024 at about 5:00pm, 20 of our members were abducted on their way to our annual national convention held in Enugu, Enugu State Nigeria, around Otukpo in Benue State.

“Ever since this incident, we have been thrown into a state of gloom and have been working tirelessly with relevant parties to ensure their speedy release.

“We are already in close communication with the immediate families and everyone directly affected, to ensure the safe and swift return of our members. We want to assure everyone that FECAMDS Nigeria is fully involved and committed to addressing the situation.

“We appeal to the public and media to respect the sensitivity of the situation and refrain from circulating unverified information that could jeopardize the situation.”