POLICE RESCUE 14 ABDUCTED BUS PASSENGERS IN BENUE
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Police in Benue State have successfully rescued 14 passengers who were kidnapped on Thursday night near Otukpo.
In a statement released on Friday night, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, Catherine Anene, confirmed that the rescue operation was carried out with the assistance of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard.
Anene also confirmed that the bus driver and one passenger lost their lives from gunshot wounds during the incident.
“The team launched a search for the kidnapped victims within the nearby forest immediately.
“On 4/4/2025 at about 1500hrs, they sighted the bandits in the forest and engaged them in a gun duel. The superior firepower of the police subdued them and they took to their heels, abandoning their captives.
“Unfortunately, they had inflicted matchet cuts on two of the victims before the rescue. Fourteen (14) victims were rescued and taken to the hospital, where one was confirmed dead and others are currently receiving treatment.”
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