The Benue State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnap attempt on Christmas Day and rescued one Geoffrey Akume. “Upon receipt of the distress information, operatives of the Benue State Police Command swiftly swung into action and commenced intensive patrols and a coordinated search of the area. “On sighting the police team and hearing the sirens, the perpetrators abandoned the victim and fled into the forest. “The police patrol team successfully rescued the victim who escaped from the fleeing kidnappers, unhurt and with no ransom paid. “He was subsequently taken to Abinse Police Station, where the Benue State Commissioner of Police debriefed him and later reunited him with his family,” she said.

Source: Punch December 26, 2025 09:44 UTC