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The Nigeria Police Force says nary ransom was paid for the merchandise of the 20 aesculapian students and others abducted successful Benue State.
The force’s connection comes aft speculation and rumours circulated connected societal media suggesting that a ransom had been paid to the abductors.
However, constabulary spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi said successful a connection that “No kobo was paid” to unafraid their merchandise and that the victims were “rescued tactically and professionally” without immoderate outgo made to their captors.
The aesculapian students and their accompanying doctors were kidnapped connected Thursday, August 15, portion connected their mode to a aesculapian convention.
A fewer days aft their abduction, their captors contacted the victims’ families and demanded a ransom of ₦50 cardinal for their release.
On Friday evening, Adejobi confirmed that the victims, who were held successful the Ntunkon forest, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, were rescued by the bureau of the National Security Adviser without immoderate ransom payment.
Adejobi stated, “Without immoderate ransom paid. Contrary to immoderate tweets and unconfirmed stories that wealth was paid. No kobo was paid to merchandise them. They were really rescued tactically and professionally.”
“We commend the information agencies, locals, and ONSA for their committedness and resilience.”
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