Security operatives in Benue State have made a significant breakthrough in the kidnapping incident that occurred on 15th April, 2026, in Otukpo Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, Udeme Edet, confirmed the arrest of seven suspects linked to the abduction. The kidnapping occurred when gunmen attacked a commercial bus operated by Benue Links Limited, robbing the passengers and abducting several of them. The police disclosed that 14 persons were taken, with one individual escaping during the attack.
The arrest of the suspects was achieved through a coordinated operation involving multiple security agencies. Intelligence gathered during the operation led to the arrest of the seven suspects, who are now in custody. The police are currently conducting a targeted search-and-rescue mission in Amla Forest and surrounding areas, which has led to the successful rescue of some of the victims. The victims are receiving medical attention.
The police also addressed reports suggesting that the victims were students travelling to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing the claim as inaccurate. The Command stated that the victims were passengers in a Makurdi-bound bus, not part of any organised UTME-bound student convoy. The Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, assured residents that operations are ongoing to restore normalcy.
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