Combined security operatives have rescued the 13 remaining passengers abducted on Wednesday night in Benue State. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the rescue in a text message sent to journalists early Sunday morning. A police statement announced that the Commissioner of Police would hold a press briefing at the Command Headquarters at 10:30 a.m. to provide details of the operation. The message addressed to the press read: "Good morning, gentlemen of the press. Happy Sunday. Please note that there will be a press briefing by the Commissioner of Police concerning the rescue operation of the 13 kidnapped victims at the Command Headquarters today by 10:30 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation." The statement did not disclose the location of the rescue, the condition of the victims, or any details about the circumstances of the abduction or operation. Further information is expected to be released during the scheduled briefing.
The police waited until Sunday morning to confirm the rescue of 13 kidnap victims abducted on Wednesday night, raising questions about the timeline of the operation and communication delays. The prolonged silence leaves the families of the victims and the public in the dark about critical developments during those 72 hours. Nigerians deserve clarity on why updates were withheld even after the victims were reportedly safe. The lack of immediate transparency undermines trust in the handling of such incidents.
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