The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the kidnapping of 20 medical students who were abducted in Otukpo, Benue State, on Friday.<\/p>\n
Consequently, the IGP has ordered the deployment of a substantial number of human and technical resources to augment the manpower of the Benue State Command and ensure \u201cswift rescue of our beloved students\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis initiative encompasses the mobilization of additional tactical units from the FID-STS and FID-IRT, the deployment of advanced helicopters and drones, as well as the use of specialized tactical vehicles to facilitate the search and secure the safe return of the victims.<\/p>\n
Pointblanknews com reported that the medical students were abducted while en route to the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students in Enugu.<\/p>\n
A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, said the IGP\u2019s directive is a display of unwavering commitment to the rescue, safety, and well-being of the young Nigerians, adding, \u201cThis reprehensible act is truly appalling, callous, and unacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Nigeria Police Force stands with the victims and their loved ones during this challenging time, and we are committed to ensuring the safe return of the students.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Inspector-General of Police reiterates the zeal of the force to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of perpetrators and others alike, as the Nigeria Police Force is determined to sustain the fight against crimes and criminality, most especially kidnapping of Nigerians.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe IGP equally appeals to the general public to provide useful information and actionable intelligence that may aid the ongoing investigation and the rescue operation.<\/p>\n