Gunmen abduct 15 passengers in Benue

Gunmen hijack two vehicles, kidnap over 19 travellers in Benue

Gunmen have reportedly abducted two commercial cars and kidnapped 19 people along the Adoka-Naka route in Benue’s Gwer-west local government area. Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in charge of the High Level Unit, Yakubu Onu,  verified the incident to TVC news  correspondent based in Makurdi He stated that the event […] The post Gunmen hijack two vehicles, kidnap over 19 travellers in Benue appeared first on Trend…

In Anambra, Kidnappers Abandon Another Victim After Hot Chase by Police

By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue and safe return of a kidnap victim abducted at Umuege Village, Amawbia, in Awka South Local Government Area of the State. This latest success was achieved under the ongoing Operation Udo Ga-Achi – Zero Kidnapping, as part of intensified efforts […] The post In Anambra, Kidnappers Abandon Another Victim After Hot Chase by Police appeared first on 247 Urepo…

Gunmen abduct 15 passengers in Benue

No fewer than 15 passengers have been abducted by gunmen along the Adoka-Naka road in Gwer West LGA of Benue state.   According to Channels Television, Yakubu Onu, secretary of the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in charge of High Level Unit, said the incident occurred on Thursday.   Onu said two commercial vehicles travelling in opposite directions were targeted by the attackers.   “The first vehicle carried nine passengers from…

Gunmen Kidnap 15 Travellers — City Business News

Advertisements Gunmen on Thursday abducted not less than 15 travellers in the Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the victims were kidnapped along Adoka-Naka Road. Speaking to journalists on the incident, the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers, in charge of High Level Unit, Yakubu Onu, confirmed the incident, while lamenting the ordeal of transporters plying that road. Onu said two vehicles …

Terrifying Ordeal: Gunmen Kidnap 15 Travellers in Benue

A daring assault on Nigeria’s security, gunmen kidnapped 15 travellers along the Otukpo-Enugu highway in Benue State on April 22, 2025, heightening fears in a region plagued by banditry. The attack, near Oglewu village, targeted a commercial bus, with assailants demanding ₦20 million per victim, per Vanguard. Benue, with 5.6 million residents, has seen 1,200 abductions since 2023, per TheCable, driven by economic hardship and porous borders, per…

Gunmen abduct 14 passengers on Benue road - Newsy People

Gunmen have abducted 14 passengers along the Makurdi/Naka/Adoka road area of Benue State.   The incident happened between 10 and 11am on Thursday, April 24, 2025 about three kilometres from Naka, the headquarters of the Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.   According to a commercial driver who did not want to be mentioned for security reasons, the vehicles involved were Picnic and Sharon buses; each carrying 12 passengers.   The secr…