Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Two of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidates kidnapped by gunmen along the Makurdi–Otukpo road in Benue State have escaped from their abductors.
The Benue State Police Command confirmed the development on
Friday, April 17, adding that one suspect has been arrested in connection with
the incident.
The victims were among passengers abducted on
Wednesday night when gunmen ambushed a Benue Links bus was ambushed in Otukpo
Local Government Area.
Spokesperson for the command, Udeme Edet said
investigations identified the vehicle as a Toyota Hiace bus belonging to Benue
Links, noting that tactical teams, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, have
been deployed to track the abductors.
“The command has deployed several tactical teams and is
working with other agencies to ensure the safe return of the victims,” she
added.
Authorities have since clarified that not all passengers on
board were UTME candidates, contrary to earlier reports.
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