Driver of bus carrying 14 abducted JAMB candidates was on illegal job – Benue Links
Metro Driver of bus carrying 14 abducted JAMB candidates was on illegal job – Benue Links Published on April 17, 2026 By Ochogwu Sunday googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited has clarified that the driver of the ill-fated bus conveying the 14 kidnapped students heading to write their, UTME exams Benue State, was not authorized to carry out the job. DAILY POST reports that the admission seekers alongside other travelers were abducted on Thursday while traveling from Makurdi to Otukpo via an 18-seater bus belonging to the Benue Links Motors. Reacting to the sad incident, the management, in a statement issued by Information Officer, Johnson Ehi Daniel said that the “trip was unauthorized”. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The statement explained that the organization has a standing directive, which prohibits “all company vehicles from undertaking journeys beyond 6:00pm due to prevailing security challenges”. However, Mr Johnson said the driver, “acting without the knowledge or approval of the Management, removed the vehicle from the company’s premises, picked up passengers and embarked on the journey without due documentation or clearance”. The statement also confirmed that the driver, who managed to escape from the kidnappers is currently in the custody of the Benue State Police Command. Don't Miss Troops arrests suspect, neutralise terrorist spy in Borno You may like BREAKING: JAMB to release first batch of 2026 UTME results midnight Totally unacceptable – Peter Obi condemns abduction of JAMB candidates in Benue IDA condemns killings in Agatu, abduction of JAMB candidates along Otukpo road Hijab incident not part of exam protocol – JAMB Police deploy officers to ensure security at JAMB CBT centres in Abia FCT CP inspects security deployment at JAMB centers in Abuja [PHOTOS]