Benue youths foil kidnap attempt, rescue abducted businesswoman in Nasarawa

Benue youths from Agatu assemblage connected Tuesday night, May 5, 2026, thwarted a kidnap effort and rescued a pistillate abducted by gunmen successful Achepe village, Akpanaja Council Ward, wrong the Ekye Development Area of Nasarawa State.

The riverine colony is located other the Lower Basin country of Makurdi.

An eyewitness, Tanko Barnabas, said the attackers invaded the colony astir 11:30 p.m. and abducted a section businesswoman, identified arsenic Mrs Inyakwu.

Barnabas explained that the victim’s cries for assistance alerted residents, prompting youths successful the assemblage to rapidly mobilise and prosecute the kidnappers.

Despite gunshots fired by the assailants, the youths reportedly confronted the suspects, overpowered them, and rescued the woman.

Two of the suspects were arrested astatine the country and rifles were recovered, portion others fled into adjacent bushes.

The swift effect by the youths, led by their assemblage leader, has drawn praise from residents, who commended their bravery and vigilance successful protecting the area.

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