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Tension has erupted in Benue State as irate youths from Owukpa community in Ogbadigbo Local Government Area have barricaded the Enugu-Otukpo Road, protesting the recent abduction of several female traders by suspected armed herdsmen.
The roadblock, which began early Monday morning at the Owukpa axis, has left numerous commuters stranded, with the protesters vowing not to lift the blockade until the government takes decisive action to secure the victims' release.
Sources confirmed to National Post that the victims, who were returning from Orba market in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, were abducted over the weekend while traveling in a fully-loaded Benue Links vehicle. The assailants, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, hijacked the vehicle and led the passengers into a nearby forest.
As of the time of this report, no contact has been established with the families of the abducted women, deepening fear and anguish in the community.
The protesting youths have issued a strong call to security agencies and the Benue State Government to act swiftly to rescue the captives and ensure such incidents do not recur.
The Enugu-Otukpo Road remains completely blocked, with vehicles and travelers trapped on both ends, causing heavy traffic disruption and concern among residents and motorists.
This is a developing story. More details will follow.
