Six individuals who were accompanying a body for burial in Benue State were taken by kidnappers. The victims were being transported to a burial site when the abduction occurred. Authorities confirmed that the captives have now been set free. Their release followed negotiations with the kidnappers. According to reports, the families of the abductees provided a payment of two million five hundred thousand naira to secure their freedom. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region.