Benue: Remaining kidnap victims regain freedom

There was a wave of relief on Sunday morning as the remaining 13 victims of the Benue Links bus abduction regained their freedom in Benue State.

Sources confirmed that among those released were eight prospective candidates who had been scheduled to sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.

The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Enemari, confirmed the development in an interview with journalists in Makurdi on Sunday morning.

He said the victims were freed earlier in the day and were on their way to Makurdi, adding that a press briefing would be held upon their arrival to provide further details.

The abduction occurred on Wednesday around Ikobi, near Otukpo, when armed men attacked a Benue Links commercial bus conveying passengers to the area.

The police had earlier disclosed that seven suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, describing it as a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to secure the release of the victims.

The police also confirmed that some of the abducted passengers were rescued earlier during the operation.