Seven suspects arrested after Benue passenger abduction
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The Benue Police Command has apprehended seven individuals in connection with the abduction of passengers in Otukpo. According to spokesperson DSP Edet Udeme, the arrests were made during a joint security operation in Amla Forest and nearby areas. Some victims were rescued and are receiving medical care, though the exact number was not disclosed. The police clarified that the abducted passengers were not part of a student convoy for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, as previously reported.
What happened
- DSP Edet Udeme confirmed the arrest of seven suspects linked to the Otukpo abduction.
- The arrests and rescues occurred during a coordinated search-and-rescue mission in Amla Forest and adjoining areas.
- Some victims were freed and are currently receiving medical attention; the number was not specified.
- The police refuted claims that the victims were students headed for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
- Commissioner Ifeanyi Emenari assured the public that efforts to rescue remaining victims are ongoing and urged for public support with credible information.
