At least 14 passengers who were traveling from Oju and Obi Local Government Areas of Benue State were whisked away by suspected kidnappers. According to the report, two passengers were reported to have been shot dead when the driver of the vehicle refused to stop. “I have been trying to reach my colleague in Okpokwu LGA but not yet connected, but I have contacted the personnel of Directorate of State Security Service in the area. “I learnt that two of the passengers were killed and the bandits whisked away the remaining passengers. When contacted, the state command spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, did not confirm or deny the report.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 10, 2026 15:16 UTC