Security operatives launch rescue mission for abducted victim in Benue

Security operatives person launched a rescue cognition for 1 of 3 siblings abducted by gunmen successful Benue State portion transporting their mother’s corpse from Abuja for burial.

The kidnappers released 2 of the siblings on Saturday night and abandoned the corpse of their precocious mother, portion 1 unfortunate is inactive successful captivity.

The siblings were reportedly travelling to Iklenyi assemblage successful Okpokwu Local Government Area for the burial erstwhile they were abducted astatine astir 4 americium on Saturday.

The incidental occurred betwixt Omutele and Ankpechi on the Ogobia–Otukpo Road successful Oglewu District of Ohimini Local Government Area.

Speaking with journalists on Sunday, a nonmigratory of the assemblage who identified himself simply arsenic Elijah said, “The kidnappers released 2 siblings and dumped the corpse on Saturday night truthful they could hide their mother. But 1 of them is inactive being held.”

The Chairman of Ohimini Local Government Area, Gabriel Adole, confirmed the development, saying the mother’s remains had been taken to Okpokwu for burial, portion information unit had moved into the wood successful hunt of the remaining victim.

He explained that accepted constabulary officers, soldiers and different information agencies were successful the bush trying to rescue the victim...