Benue governor urges JAMB to reschedule exam for rescued UTME candidates
Some UTME candidates who were kidnapped in Benue State have been rescued after a harrowing ordeal. Hyacinth Alia, the state governor, has called on JAMB to reschedule exams for eight affected students. The victims, including Jessica Akor, shared details of their experience, including threats and poor conditions. Security agencies have arrested suspects and are providing medical care to the survivors.
What happened
- Hyacinth Alia appealed to JAMB to reschedule exams for eight UTME candidates who were kidnapped and later rescued.
- The victims were abducted while traveling to Otukpo; 15 out of 18 passengers on a Benue Links bus were kidnapped between Taraku and Otukpo.
- Jessica Akor recounted that the kidnappers demanded a ransom of N10 million and threatened to kill the hostages.
- The victims endured harsh conditions, including being forced to drink from a lake and eat gari with salt.
- Security operatives rescued all 13 remaining kidnapped victims, and seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
