The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued 13 travellers, including eight candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), who were abducted along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State.
Newsonspot gathered that the victims regained their freedom during a coordinated search-and-rescue operation carried out in the early hours of Sunday. The operation took place in a forest located in Okete Ward, Ohimini Local Government Area of the state.
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Those rescued include Hycent Oko (56), Elaiguli Joshua (25), Orili Raphael (29), Sunday Augustine (18), Emmanuel Elaicha (21), Gbile Nguyor Daniel (18), Ukacha Tersoo (18), Nyikwagh Aoridakator (22), Iornav Ngukuhan (18), Nyikwagh Benjamin (18), Buker Agatha (19), Paul Wende (29), and Akor Jessica (19).
Following their rescue, the victims were immediately taken to the General Hospital, Otukpo, where they are currently receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained during their time in captivity.
Authorities say the operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat insecurity and ensure the safe return of kidnapped victims across affected regions.
