By Peter Duru
Makurdi: The remaining 10 passengers of the state-owned Benue Hyperlinks Transport Firm, kidnapped by gunmen alongside the Eke-Elengbecho axis of Okpokwu Native Authorities Space, LGA, of Benue State every week in the past, regained their freedom yesterday afternoon.
The victims, who had been ambushed and brought away by the armed males on Sunday, June 22, had been travelling from Abeokuta en path to Makurdi on the time of the incident.
Confirming the discharge of the passengers in an announcement, the Data Officer of the corporate, Johnson Daniel, stated “The passengers, who had been initially 12 on the level of abduction—with two earlier rescued—had been held towards their will by unidentified people however have now regained their freedom.
“We’re deeply grateful that they’ve returned safely and are in steady situation. Acceptable medical evaluations and counseling are at present ongoing to assist their well-being after this distressing ordeal.
“We prolong our honest appreciation to the related safety businesses, group leaders, and all those that performed a vital position in facilitating the discharge of the passengers. Their coordinated efforts and unwavering dedication to the protection of residents have been invaluable throughout this difficult time.
“Benue Hyperlinks Nigeria Restricted stays steadfast in our dedication to the protection and safety of all our passengers and workers.
“We’ll proceed to collaborate intently with legislation enforcement authorities to make sure that justice is served and to forestall a recurrence of such incidents. Enhanced safety measures are additionally being carried out throughout all our routes to additional safeguard our operations.”
When contacted, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Udeme Edet, stated she was but to obtain particulars of the event.
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