Violence on Benin–Akure Expressway: One Killed, One Kidnapped

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Fresh security concerns have surfaced after suspected kidnappers attacked travelers on the Benin–Akure Expressway on March 10, 2026. The armed assailants ambushed motorists and commuters, killing one person and abducting another. Social media activist D English Alhaji shared video footage showing the panic that erupted during the attack. The victim taken by the kidnappers remains missing, and their whereabouts are unknown. This expressway is a vital link between Edo and Ondo states. Residents and road users are urging authorities to step up security measures and curb the wave of highway kidnappings.

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