Nigerian medical students' union praises release of abducted colleagues

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Medical Students' Association praised the rescue of 20 medical students and seven others from kidnappers over the weekend, and the group is calling on authorities to prevent similar attacks. The students, from the Universities of Jos and Maiduguri, were abducted Aug. 15 when their motorcade was attacked as they traveled to a convention in southeastern Enugu State. Although they were happy their colleagues were rescued, members of the student medical association said more security was needed.