Nigeria, April 18 -- Two passengers abducted by gunmen along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State have escaped from their abductors and are now safely with the police as security agencies intensify efforts to rescue others still held.

The Benue State Police Command confirmed the development on Friday, adding that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.

The victims were among passengers attacked on Wednesday evening when a Benue Links bus was ambushed along the Benue Burnt Bricks axis in Otukpo Local Government Area.

Police spokesperson Udeme Edet said investigations identified the vehicle as a Toyota Hiace bus belonging to Benue Links, noting that tactical teams, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, have been de...