Police rescue kidnap victim after foiling abduction in Benue
Geoffrey Akume was rescued by the Benue State Police Command after a kidnap attempt at Tiortu along the Gboko/Makurdi Road. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, explained that armed men had abducted the victim while he was traveling. The police responded swiftly, leading to the kidnappers abandoning the victim and fleeing. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ifeanyi Emenari, praised the operatives and reassured residents of ongoing security efforts.
What happened
- Geoffrey Akume was accosted and abducted by armed men at Tiortu while traveling from Gboko to Makurdi.
- Police operatives responded quickly, causing the kidnappers to abandon the victim and escape into the forest.
- The victim was rescued unharmed, with no ransom paid, and later reunited with his family.
- Mr Ifeanyi Emenari, the Commissioner of Police, commended the officers for their swift and professional response.
- The police have intensified patrols and urged the public to report suspicious activities as efforts continue to apprehend the suspects.
