Saturday, December 6, 2025 -A 14-year-old boy, who was abducted along the Oweto–Otukpo route in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue Statee, was rescued by operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards during a routine patrol on Friday.
The rescue happened around 7:45 p.m. when the patrol team
stopped a vehicle that appeared suspicious.
Upon noticing the security personnel, the kidnappers
abandoned the boy at Egla in Agatu LGA and fled into the dark.
The victim, identified as Daniel, son of Michael and
Rebecca, was taken to the Civil Protection Guards’ office in Obagaji, where he
received medical attention. Authorities later confirmed that he was stable.
During questioning the next morning, Daniel said he is 14
years old, attends Contract Secondary School in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, and
is in JSS 2.
He lives at Mararaba Sharp Corner in Nasarawa State and is
of Idoma origin. He also explained that he does not know his parents’ phone
numbers.
Daniel has been handed over to the Nigerian Police in
Obagaji for further investigation and efforts to trace his family.
Officials are urging residents in both Benue and Nasarawa
States to circulate the information widely to help locate his parents or
guardians promptly.
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