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Tension as gunmen kidnap two doctors in Okpoga

An armed gang have kidnapped two medical doctors and a medical recorder in Benue state.

The incident occurred in Okpoga in Okpokwu local Government area of Benue south senatorial district.

The Nation reports that victims are all staff of General Hospital Okpoga.

They were ambushed and seized from their vehicles after they closed from duty on Saturday.

The abductors are yet to contact the families.

Benue Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident.

The spokesman added that the command have opened an investigation into the case.

Idoma Voice

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