Six mourners who were abducted while transporting a corpse for burial in Benue State have regained their freedom. The group was released after their families reportedly paid a ransom of ₦2.5 million to the kidnappers. The incident occurred around 8pm on Friday along Adoka Road in the Otukpo Local Government Area as they were traveling to Okpoga in the Okpokwu Local Government Area.

The mourners were in transit with the remains of a woman who had died in Kano when gunmen intercepted their vehicle. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, particularly in regions like Benue State, where kidnapping for ransom has become increasingly common.S1S2

The release of the six individuals is a relief for their families, who were anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones. The ransom payment, while securing their freedom, raises concerns about the implications of such transactions on the prevalence of kidnapping in the area.S1S2