Benue news
Gunmen hijack fully loaded Benue Links bus, kidnap 16 passengers in Ugbokolo
Gunmen suspected Fulani herdsmen reportedly hijacked a fully loaded bus belonging to Benue Links transport company, kidnapping the entire passengers and driver
The incident happened along the Ugbokolo-Okpoga area in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State.
Daily Post reports that the kidnapers blocked the road and whisked them away to an unknown destination.
It was gathered that the kidnappers have demanded N500 million ransom from the Benue State government and have also established contacts with the families of the victims.
Speaking to a source close to the family of one the victims identified as Jude Boniface Ejeh Ochai from Owukpa, Ogbadibo LGA, he confirmed that the kidnappers contacted Mr Ochai’s family and demanded an amount he could not disclose.
Soaring rice prices threaten Christmas celebrations for Nigerian families
Panic as Stage collapses during Odumodublvck’s performance at Lagos concert
2025 Budget: FG allocates ₦6.36bn for renovation of Tinubu, Shettima’s official quarters
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today 22nd December 2024
NNPC debunks shutdown rumors, confirms fuel loading at Port Harcourt Refinery
‘We have to find a way’ – Guardiola laments after defeat to Aston Villa
Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight rematch
Southampton name Ex-Roma boss, Ivan Juric as new manager
EPL: Jesus double leads Arsenal’s five-goal rout against Crystal Palace
27 feared dead in Stampede at Christmas rice distribution event in Anambra
Tinubu honours Abuja, Anambra stampede victims, cancels all Lagos events
