Nigeria's House of Representatives Demands Swift Action to Rescue Abducted Medical Students

 The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the abduction of 20 medical students in Benue State, Nigeria, and is urging swift intervention from security agencies. The students, comprising 12 from the University of Jos and eight from the University of Maiduguri, were kidnapped on August 15, 2024, while traveling to a conference in Enugu.



The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have also voiced their concerns, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the students' safety and well-being. Dr. Benjamin Egbo, Secretary-General of the NMA, stated in a letter to the Inspector-General of Police:


"Given the urgency of this matter and the potential risks to the lives of these young students, we implore your office to deploy all necessary resources to secure their immediate and safe return. The Nigerian Medical Association is deeply concerned for the safety and well-being of these future medical professionals, and we believe that swift and decisive action by the Nigeria Police Force is crucial at this time."


The House of Representatives has aligned itself with the NMA and NANS, calling on security agencies to mobilize all necessary resources to ensure the safe return of the students. The Chairman of the House Committee on Healthcare Services, Dennis Idahosa, emphasized that the safety of medical students is paramount and that the incident is not just an attack on the students but also on the future of Nigeria's healthcare system.


The House has committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the security and safety of all Nigerians and will continue to monitor the situation closely.

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