…efforts to reach the spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, Udeme Edet, were unsuccessful.
BENUE, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| All 13 passengers abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo Road in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been successfully rescued.
The victims were reportedly freed in the early hours of Sunday following what sources described as a coordinated rescue effort. However, official confirmation and full operational details were still being awaited at the time of filing this report.
The incident had earlier sparked concern among residents and commuters along the busy Makurdi–Otukpo axis, an area known for recurring security challenges in recent times.
As of now, security agencies have yet to release a formal statement clarifying the circumstances surrounding the abduction and the rescue. It also remains unclear whether any suspects have been arrested or if ransom was paid.
Efforts to reach the spokesperson of the State Police Command, Udeme Edet, were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
Despite the lack of official details, local sources have expressed relief over the safe return of the victims, describing the development as a significant breakthrough in the face of ongoing insecurity in the area.
