Fear and sorrow have gripped parts of Benue State following the abduction of six mourners who were transporting the corpse of a deceased woman to her hometown for burial.
The disturbing incident reportedly occurred along Adoka Road in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday, October 30, 2026.
According to reports, the victims were travelling from Kano State to Okpoga, the headquarters of Okpokwu Local Government Area, with the woman's corpse when suspected kidnappers intercepted their vehicle at about 8 p.m.
The gunmen reportedly abducted all six occupants of the vehicle, including the deceased woman's husband and five other persons accompanying him.
In a particularly disturbing development, the kidnappers allegedly abandoned the woman's corpse on the highway before fleeing with the six victims.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) later recovered the corpse and transported it to Adoka, where it was subsequently deposited in a morgue.
Kidnappers Reportedly Demand ₦15 Million
Reports indicate that the kidnappers later contacted the victims' relatives and demanded a ransom of ₦15 million for their release.
The incident has caused considerable distress among the victims' families and residents, particularly given the circumstances surrounding the abduction.
Police Confirm Abduction
The Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Maxwell Ogiri, confirmed the incident, describing it as a traumatic development.
The Benue State Police Command also confirmed the abduction through its spokesperson, DSP Peter Aondongu.
According to reports, security operatives were making efforts to secure the safe rescue of the six abducted persons.
Growing Security Concerns in Benue
The incident has once again raised concerns about the security situation in Benue State, particularly the safety of motorists and travellers using major highways.< /p>
The abduction of people travelling with a corpse for burial has also attracted attention because of the unusual and heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the attack.
Families of the victims are hoping for their safe return as security agencies continue efforts to locate them.
Daily Gist & Guide will continue to follow developments surrounding the incident.
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