10 abducted Benue Links passengers still in captivity – Commissioner

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10 abducted Benue Links passengers still in captivity – Commissioner

10 out of the 28 Benue Links transport company passengers kidnapped on Sunday are still in captivity.

The Benue State Commissioner for Power, Energy and Transport, Mr Omale Omale, confirmed this during a chat with reporters on Tuesday.

The Commissioner informed that a total of 18 passengers and two drivers have earlier been released unhurt.

According to him, the Lagos-bound vehicle was intercepted between Ajaokuta and Okene in Kogi on Sept. 10.

The Commissioner said, “With the help of Police in Kogi and the vigilante in the area, we were able to secure the two buses, drivers, and 18 passengers unhurt and have since arrived Lagos safely.

“However, 10 passengers are still with the kidnappers. Four from one bus and six from the other. The kidnappers have made contact with families of the victims and are making several demands for ransom.

“Government is in touch with the family members and will ensure that the passengers are all released unhurt,” the Commissioner said.

He maintained that security personnel were on ground to ensure that all the passengers regain their freedom unhurt.

The commissioner assured that the company would take more measures to protect its teeming customers.

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