Gunmen kidnap JAMB candidates and others on Benue highway
Several passengers, including candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, were abducted by gunmen along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State. The victims were travelling in a Benue Links bus when the attack occurred, and most of the occupants were taken into the bush. Ifeanyi Emenari, the state Commissioner of Police, confirmed the incident and said a rescue operation is underway. Maxwell Ogiri, Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, also verified the abduction and noted that security operatives have been deployed.
What happened
- Gunmen attacked a Benue Links bus carrying about 18 passengers, mainly young people heading to Otukpo for the JAMB examination.
- The incident happened near Otukpo, with most passengers abducted and taken into the bush.
- Ifeanyi Emenari stated that 14 passengers were kidnapped, while one managed to escape.
- The police have started an investigation and are coordinating a rescue mission in the area.
- Maxwell Ogiri confirmed security forces are working to rescue the victims, who were mostly JAMB candidates.
