Police rescue 9 kidnapped victims in Benue
The police in Benue State have rescued 9 kidnap victims. They were abducted from a vehicle while travelling along the Ojano-Oglewu road, near Otukpo Local Government Area. The police public relations officer, Benue State command, SP Catherine Anene, in a statement noted that the victims were rescued and some of the kidnappers apprehended few days […]
The police in Benue State have rescued 9 kidnap victims. They were abducted from a vehicle while travelling along the Ojano-Oglewu road, near Otukpo Local Government Area.
The police public relations officer, Benue State command, SP Catherine Anene, in a statement noted that the victims were rescued and some of the kidnappers apprehended few days ago.
Anene stated, “On June 13, 2024, about 1700hrs, information was received, that while a Benue Links vehicle was conveying passengers from Onitsha to Makurdi, gunmen suddenly emerged from a nearby forest around Ojano-Oglewu and shot sporadically at the vehicle, forcing it to stop.
“The driver of the said vehicle sustained gunshot injuries that led to his death, while the passengers were kidnapped.
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“Nine victims were later rescued while investigation continued.