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Police in Benue State have rescued the passengers abducted on Thursday night near Otukpo.
In a statement issued Friday night, the spokesperson for Benue State command, Catherine Anene, said that police, in collaboration with members of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, were able to rescue 14 kidnap victims.
Anene confirmed that the driver of the bus and a passenger died from gunshot wounds.
“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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