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From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi
At least, 18 suspected kidnappers were on Sunday, reportedly nabbed with arms and ammunition in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State.
Although details of the arrest were still sketchy at the time of this report, it was gathered that the suspected kidnappers who were alleged to be on a mission to abduct some would-be victims were apprehended by the police in collaboration with the locals and members of the newly established Benue State Volunteer Guards.
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Contacted, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Benue State, CP Wale Abbas, in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the arrest of the suspected kidnappers.
“On 21/08/2022 at about 0730hrs information was received about suspected kidnappers who were trying to bypass police checkpoints at Utonkon road, Ado Local Government Area.
“Police officers deployed to the area in collaboration with members of the community were able to intercept and arrest eighteen suspects all male of Ikpayongo, Gwer Local Government Area.
“Items recovered from them include; one (1) AK-47 rifle and two (2) magazines loaded with thirty (30) rounds of 6.72mm live ammunition. Investigation is ongoing,” the statement concluded.
