The Digest:
In a harrowing account of fear and survival, David Obiorah, one of six law students kidnapped along the Wukari-Zaki-Biam expressway, Benue, reveals the terrifying ordeal of being held hostage for six days. Despite being trapped near military checkpoints, it was not the police but ransom that secured their release.
Key Points:
- Six law students traveling to Adamawa were kidnapped by armed assailants on July 26, 2025.
- The captors, mostly armed with AK-47s, transported the students into the deep forest.
- Kidnappers demanded N10 million for their release, adding N200,000 for transport.
- The captives endured beatings, unhealthy food, and poor conditions.
- Police did not intervene, and the ransom was paid by the victims' families.
- The hostages were eventually freed and made their way back after a grueling 4-hour trek.
- The victim criticized the government's handling of security, highlighting the lack of police involvement.
Obiorah's account underlines the harsh realities faced by Nigerians in the fight against insecurity, especially the glaring absence of police intervention. It raises urgent questions about government accountability and public safety.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
