By Daniel Zendesha 

Residents of Ugbokolo in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State reportedly rescued several kidnapping victims after community youths launched a search operation following an abduction incident along the Ugbokolo–Aokpe Road.

During the operation, three suspected kidnappers were apprehended, while the victims were successfully rescued, according to accounts from community members.

A community-led rescue effort in Ugbokolo, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, reportedly led to the rescue of several kidnapping victims and the arrest of three suspected kidnappers.

According to local sources, the victims were abducted on Tuesday along the Ugbokolo–Aokpe Road, a route frequently used by residents and travelers within the area.

Following news of the incident, youths from the community reportedly mobilized and launched a search operation aimed at locating the victims and their captors.

Community members said the operation resulted in the successful rescue of the abducted persons and the apprehension of three individuals suspected of involvement in the crime.

One relative of a victim alleged that the suspects were of Fulani origin. However, this claim has not been independently verified by Benue Info-pedia, and no official statement from security agencies was available at the time of reporting.

The identities of the rescued victims and arrested suspects were not immediately disclosed.

Authorities are yet to issue a formal statement regarding the incident, the condition of the victims, or the status of investigations.

The development highlights ongoing security concerns along some rural roads in Benue State and underscores increasing community participation in local security efforts.