“We Stormed the Forest and Pulled Them Out Alive!” — Police Break Silence After Benue Kidnap Drama
Fear gripped many Nigerians after gunmen attacked a commercial bus along the busy Makurdi–Otukpo Road in Benue State, whisking away passengers in a shocking midweek abduction.
Now, the Benue State Police Command says it has made a major breakthrough.
Seven suspects have been arrested as security forces intensify efforts to rescue all victims.
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According to police spokesperson DSP Udeme Edet, earlier reports claiming that the victims were JAMB candidates are not true. She explained that those abducted were simply travellers on a Benue Links bus heading to Makurdi.
In a dramatic twist, the Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, revealed that some victims have already been rescued during a joint operation inside Amla Forest.
The rescued passengers are currently receiving medical care, while security operatives continue combing the forest for those still missing.
Authorities are calling on residents to stay alert and report any suspicious movement, as efforts to restore peace in the area continue.
This shocking incident has once again raised serious concerns about safety on Nigerian highways.
