Police Arrest Seven Over Abduction of JAMB Candidates in Benue

Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested seven suspects in connection with the abduction of candidates preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in a case that has raised fresh concerns about the safety of students across Nigeria.

Global Mirror News gathered that the suspects were apprehended following coordinated intelligence-led operations launched after the victims were reportedly kidnapped along a major route in the state while on their way to sit for the examination.

Security sources disclosed that the police acted swiftly on credible leads, tracking down members of the suspected gang believed to have carried out the abduction. The operation led to the arrest of seven individuals, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices who may still be at large.

Authorities indicated that investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including the exact roles played by each suspect and whether the group is linked to a wider kidnapping network operating within the region.

The incident has once again spotlighted the vulnerability of students and commuters on Nigerian highways, particularly during Nationwide Examination such as the UTME, when thousands travel across States under tight schedules.

The Benue State Police Command assured the public of its commitment to ensuring justice is served, adding that measures are being strengthened to enhance security along major transit routes.

Further updates are expected as the suspects are prepared for prosecution.