Police added that two other victims from the same kidnapping incident had earlier been rescued and reunited with their families.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Benue State Police Command has revealed that its officers in collaboration with other security agencies successfully rescued eleven passengers who were kidnapped on Sunday, June 22, after boarding a Benue Links Hummer Bus.
This was disclosed in a statement
released to journalists by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet.
According to him, the operation was carried out by the Inspector-General of Police Special Intervention Squad (IGP-SIS) in collaboration with the Command’s Tactical and Patrol Teams, the Military, and other security agencies.
He added that the rescue team while acting on credible intelligence, tracked the kidnappers’ movement through the bush path around a Village in Ugbokolo, Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state.
He further stated that after hours of combing the area, 11 victims were successfully rescued, while one suspect was apprehended at the scene.
The statement added, “This positive development follows a sustained and intelligence-driven operation. The victims are currently receiving medical attention and psychological support.”
Edet also noted that the development comes just a week after two other victims from the same kidnapping incident were rescued and reunited with their families.
Commending the courage and professionalism of the operatives, Benue State Commissioner of Police, CP Ifeanyi Emenari, reassured the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and bring them to justice.
He further appreciated the victims’ families for their patience and cooperation and urged the public to continue supporting the police with useful information.
