Gunmen have abducted two medical doctors in Okpoga Okpokwu local Government area of Benue state. Okpoga is located in Benue south senatorial district..
Okpoga is located in Benue south senatorial district.The Nation gathered that the victims were all staff of General Hospital Okpoga and were said to be closing from duty when the incident happened .
Investigations revealed the gunmen waylaid the vehicle taking them home before whisking them away to unknown destination .At press time the families of the victims were waiting to establish contacts with the abductors. Police spokesperson Sewuese Anene , a DSP conformed the incident and said police have launched investigation into the incident.
Benue south sensorial zone has come under sustained criminal attacks especially kidnapping and armed robbery in recent time .
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