JAKARTA - 20 students who want to attend the convention are kidnapped by gunmen in the state of Benue, Nigeria. This latest incident adds to a series of kidnappings in Africa's most populous country.

Armed gangs have created chaos in northern Nigeria, where they kidnapped villagers, students and car drivers for ransom.

However, the security forces were unable to end the kidnapping case.

Police spokesman Benue Catherine Anene said the incident occurred on Thursday, August 15. An investigation is currently underway.

The victims, who are medical and dentistry students, are heading to the southeastern state of Enugu.


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