Benue Kidnapping Horror: 3 Dead as Police Rescue 13 Abducted Travelers in Dramatic Forest Raid
A daring police operation in Benue State rescued 13 travelers kidnapped during a deadly ambush on April 3, 2025, but the incident claimed three lives, including the driver of a Benue Links passenger bus. The attack, which underscores rising security challenges in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, saw victims abducted into a forest near Otukpo before security forces intervened. Here’s how the tragedy unfolded and what it reveals about regional safety. The Attack: A Timeline of Terror April 3, 2025: A Benue Links bus traveling through the Otukpo Burnt Bricks axis was ambushed by armed assailants. Immediate casualties: The driver and one passenger were fatally shot during the initial attack. Mass abduction: 14 passengers were dragged into a nearby forest, while injured survivors were rushed to the hospital. Rescue Operation: A Race Against Time Benue State Police Command, partnering with the State Civil Protection Guard, […]
