Police arrest suspect over abduction of Benue Links’ passengers
The police in Benue State have arrested one suspect in connection with the kidnapping of passengers onboard a Benue Links Hummer Bus along the Eke road in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Udeme Edet, who made the disclosure in a statement on Monday, said efforts […]
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The police in Benue State have arrested one suspect in connection with the kidnapping of passengers onboard a Benue Links Hummer Bus along the Eke road in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Udeme Edet, who made the disclosure in a statement on Monday, said efforts were being sustained to identify and arrest the other suspects.
Edet explained that the victims (13 passengers and the driver) abducted from a Benue Links Hummer Bus (Reg. No. 14B143BN) in an unfortunate incident which occurred on June 22, 2025, were all rescued on Sunday (June 29), exactly one week after their abduction.
She said the development followed a sustained and intelligence-driven operation led by the Inspector-General of Police Special Intervention Squad (IGP-SIS), in collaboration with the command’s tactical and patrol teams, the military, and other sister security agencies.
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“Acting on credible intelligence that the kidnappers were moving the victims through a bush path around Ondo Village in Ugbokolo, Okpokwu LGA, operatives swiftly mobilised and conducted an extensive search operation.
“After hours of combing the area, 11 victims were safely located and rescued. One suspect has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping, while efforts are being made to identify and arrest the other suspects.
“The victims are currently receiving appropriate medical attention and psychological support,” Edet stated.
The PPRO further noted that the operation came just one week after two other victims from the same incident were rescued and reunited with their families.
She added that the Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, commended the courage and professionalism of the operatives, as well as the resilience of the rescued victims.