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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Three members of a five-man kidnapping gang who allegedly abducted Benue Links passengers in Otukpo Local Government, Benue State, have been arrested. The vehicle was hijacked last Thursday.
Chairman of Otukpo LGA, Maxwell Ogiri confirmed the arrest,saying that they were part of a gang that has been terrorizing Otukpo LGA and its surrounding communities.
Our correspondent reports that the arrest was coming four days after gunmen hijacked a fully loaded bus of Benue Links, the state transport company, killed the driver and kidnaped the passengers. He said the security forces chased and apprehended the three suspects on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Ogoli-Ugboju, of Otukpo LGA.
The suspects were identified as: Ibrahim Salleh; Ashimu and Abuh Umaru,while efforts were ongoing to track down their remaining accomplices and local collaborators.
The Chairman said:”We learnt from intelligence report that they are a gang of five kidnappers. Three have been apprehended. Security agents are going after the remaining two and their collaborators.”
Benue State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Catherine Anene said operation was still ongoing in Otukpo, adding that some suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime.
