By Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi
Police operatives in Benue State have intensified efforts to rescue six mourners reportedly abducted along the Adoka–Otukpo road in Benue South Senatorial District.
The Triumph gathered that the mourners were transporting a corpse from Kano State to Benue on Thursday for burial when the incident occurred.
It was further gathered that the mourners were heading to Okpoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State.
Sources disclosed that those among the mourners included the husband of the deceased woman whose corpse was being transported, alongside other relatives, when the incident occurred.
Contacted for clarification, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Aondongu Peter Orchia, confirmed the abduction.
He explained that the incident occurred at about 6 p.m. along the Adoka–Otukpo road, adding that the abductors abandoned the corpse by the roadside before taking the victims to an unknown destination.
The police spokesperson disclosed that six mourners were abducted, while the corpse was left behind.
He said police operatives were working round the clock to secure the release of the abducted persons.
He further disclosed that efforts were also being made to recover the corpse and deposit it in a mortuary.
According to him, the police have intensified efforts to locate the victims and ensure their safe rescue.
