Kidnapped Benue groom-to-be regains freedom after N1.5m ransom payment



A Benue man, Tartenger Terdue James, who was abducted days before his wedding, has regained his freedom after ransom payment.  James was kidnapped last Tuesday evening while travelling to Cross River State to purchase palm oil for his traditional wedding scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025.  James was released in the early hours of Wednesday, December 17.  According to reports, James was dropped off at Kone, Tse-Ken, in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State.  Family sources confirmed that the kidnappers initially demanded N3 million but released him after receiving about N1.5 million.  We tried our best and sent part of the money they asked for. It was not complete, but they released him, a family member said.   The post Kidnapped Benue groom-to-be regains freedom after N1.5m ransom payment appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

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