Nigeria — Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board & Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force

Nigeria — Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board: The Nigeria — Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) initially had its candidates mistakenly identified as victims, leading to confusion. JAMB later clarified that the abducted individuals were police recruits, not UTME candidates, and has been urged by Governor Hyacinth Alia to reschedule exams for the affected candidates.

Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its Nigeria — Benue State Command, led the rescue operation, arrested seven suspects, and clarified the identity of the victims. They are actively working to secure the release of all abducted individuals.