The Benue State Police Command has rescued the 13 remaining passengers abducted along the Otukpo–Adoka Road while travelling from Enugu to Abuja.
The victims were among passengers kidnapped on August 14, 2026, after gunmen intercepted their vehicle along the road and whisked them into the bush.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, confirmed the rescue in a statement on Friday.
According to the Command, the victims were rescued at about 2:00 am on August 20 at Amla-Cho Forest in Otukpo Local Government Area following about five days of sustained search and rescue operations.
The operation was carried out by police operatives in collaboration with local security personnel after intelligence reportedly led them to the location where the victims were being held.
Police said the operatives encountered the kidnappers during the night operation, but the suspects fled under the cover of darkness.
All 13 victims were rescued unhurt.
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