Hyacinth Alia & Ifeanyi Emenari

Hyacinth Alia: Hyacinth Alia, the Governor of Nigeria — Benue State, appealed to the Nigeria — Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reschedule examinations for the rescued candidates and announced scholarships for them. He also commended the police for their rescue efforts.

Ifeanyi Emenari: Ifeanyi Emenari, the Nigeria — Benue State Commissioner of Police, confirmed the successful rescue operation and the arrest of suspects.

Hyacinth Alia: Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the killings, describing them as heinous and unacceptable, and assured residents that those responsible would be brought to justice.

Ifeanyi Emenari: Commissioner of Police Ifeanyi Emenari urged residents to remain calm and support security agencies, assuring that those responsible would be brought to justice.