The Benue Police Command has revealed that it deployed drones to track down the 11 passengers and driver abducted around Eke in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state.
The 11 passengers and the driver were kidnapped around 6.30 pm on Sunday from a vehicle belonging to Benue State Transport Company, known as Benue Links.
Reports reveal that the bus was intercepted at Eke in Okpokwu LG, along the Otukpo-Otukpa-Enugu highway.
Speaking on rescue efforts, Benue command spokesperson, Udeme Edet, said, “On receipt of the information, police tactical teams, military and Benue State Protection Guard arrived at the scene, combed the bush and rescued one Paul Terna who escaped from the hands of the suspected kidnappers.
“Additional reinforcement has been sent to the location to locate other passengers as soon as possible.”
Sharing an update on Monday evening, he shared, “There is no update for now, but the Commissioner of Police has moved to the area, even though we have deployed drones in the area.”
