All 18 passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus in Otukpo were rescued by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The kidnapping occurred on April 15, 2026, along the Otukpo axis, with the victims taken into the Amla Forest corridor. A series of coordinated clearance operations by the Benue State Police Command led to the recovery of the final batch of 13 victims, including eight students travelling to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. All rescued individuals have undergone medical evaluation and are in stable condition ahead of reunification with their families. Seven suspects were arrested during the operation, three of whom have been confirmed as members of the kidnapping syndicate. Police investigations continue into the broader network behind the attack. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu commended the officers involved and directed increased security across the Otukpo axis. The police leadership called on Nigerians to provide credible intelligence to aid ongoing efforts to combat crime.
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