A combined team of security operatives and local vigilantes has successfully rescued the 13 passengers abducted in Eke, within the Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State.
According to Adah Inalegwu, Chairman of Okpokwu LGA, the rescue mission was the result of a coordinated operation by the police and local vigilantes, who mounted sustained pressure by combing the surrounding forest.
Inalegwu told Channels Television that the efforts led to the rescue of two hostages on Saturday, with further reinforcements, particularly from youths recruited from neighboring Kogi State, increasing pressure on the kidnappers.
This compelled the abductors to abandon the remaining eleven victims at Oando village around 4:00 pm on Sunday.
He noted that the operation received crucial support from the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, whose provision of logistics, enhanced surveillance, and tracking systems played a vital role in the rescue.
The victims are currently being profiled by authorities before being reunited with their families.
