Nigeria, April 18 -- The Benue State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with the abduction of passengers, including travellers heading for the UTME, along the Makurdi-Otukpo road.

Police spokesperson Udeme Edet said the arrests followed a joint security operation in Amla Forest and nearby areas, where some victims were also rescued and taken for medical care.

"The operation has led to the successful rescue of some of the victims, who are currently receiving medical attention. Further intelligence led to the arrest of seven suspects," she said.

The development marks a fresh breakthrough in the incident that occurred on 15 April, when gunmen attacked a Benue Links bus along the Benue Burnt Bricks axis in Otukpo Loca...