A 27-year-old staff member of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr. Orseer Nyagu, has been killed by suspected kidnappers while attempting to escape from captivity.
Incident Details
Nyagu was abducted along the Agagbe-Naka road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. He was returning to Naka with two other travelers when they were seized by the kidnappers.
Ransom Demand
According to family members and colleagues, the kidnappers contacted relatives after about two days in captivity, demanding a ransom of N15 million for the release of the victims. The amount was reportedly negotiated down to N500,000.
Escape Attempt
Before the ransom payment could be completed, Nyagu attempted to escape from the kidnappers' custody. He was reportedly killed in the process. The two other victims who remained with the abductors were later released and safely reunited with their families.
Public Reaction
Activist Ukan Kurugh confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, lamenting the worsening insecurity affecting several communities in Benue State. He called for urgent action to address rising cases of kidnapping and violence along rural roads.
