Police Rescue Eight Kidnapped Victims in Benue, Two Suspects Arrested

The Benue State Police have successfully rescued eight people who were kidnapped in Ohimini Local Government Area. This operation took place following a kidnapping incident on October 13, 2026, when armed men abducted a Reverend Father and others returning from a market.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Aondongu, police forces, along with the Police Mobile Force and the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, quickly mobilized to the area after receiving the report. Their coordinated rescue efforts led to the release of two victims on October 16 and six more on October 18.

The rescued individuals were taken to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Otukpo for medical checks and care. During the rescue operation, two suspects, Echefu Emmanuel and Obonyilor Emmanuel, were arrested and are currently helping with the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, thanked the Inspector-General of Police for their support in fighting violent crime. He praised the police operatives for their quick response and professionalism, assuring the community of their commitment to maintaining safety and security.

The police have urged the public to continue providing timely information that could aid their efforts and to report any suspicious activities to local police stations.