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Two kidnapped visually impaired persons regain freedom in Plateau

Two kidnapped visually impaired persons regain freedom in Plateau
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The victims were among nine persons travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State when gunmen attacked them along Riyom on Monday night. By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Two visually impaired persons abducted by gunmen along Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State have regained their freedom.
Context & Background
  • ✦The victims were kidnapped on Monday night while returning to Jos from Benue State, where they had attended a training programme.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Monday:The victims were kidnapped on Monday night while returning to Jos from Benue State, where they had attended a training programme.Wednesday:Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Shindol Aaron, confirmed their release in a telephone interview, saying they regained their freedom on Wednesday night.yesterday:He said, “We were lucky yesterday that they released them.
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  • ✦The victims were among nine persons travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State when gunmen attacked them along Riyom on Monday night.
  • ✦By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Two visually impaired persons abducted by gunmen along Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State have regained their freedom.
  • ✦The victims were kidnapped on Monday night while returning to Jos from Benue State, where they had attended a training programme.
Key Facts:Monday: The victims were kidnapped on Monday night while returning to Jos from Benue State, where they had attended a training programme.Wednesday: Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Shindol Aaron, confirmed their release in a telephone interview, saying they regained their freedom on Wednesday night.yesterday: He said, “We were lucky yesterday that they released them.Monday: The victims were among nine persons travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State when gunmen attacked them along Riyom on Monday night.
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Two visually impaired persons abducted by gunmen along Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State have regained their freedom.

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What is the latest development regarding Benue State?

The victims were among nine persons travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State when gunmen attacked them along Riyom on Monday night.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Two visually impaired persons abducted by gunmen along Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State have regained their freedom.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The victims were kidnapped on Monday night while returning to Jos from Benue State, where they had attended a training programme.

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