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…Arrest three suspected child traffickers, rescue of six children
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Benue State Police Command Makurdi has uncovered a criminal hideout in Makurdi, the Benue state capital and recovered
stolen motorcycles and firearm.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ifeanyi Emenari disclosed this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Udeme Edet and made available to newmen in Makurdi on Friday.
The Commissioner explained that “On 20th November 2025, at about 1830hrs, the Command received a distress call regarding a reported stolen Bajaj motorcycle tracked to a compound along George Akume Way, Makurdi.”
According to him, the Police patrol teams arrived at the scene and discovered a large gathering of youths.
“Upon entry into the premises, 11 suspected stolen motorcycles, 47 motorcycle seats, fuel tanks, criminal charms, three mattresses, one single-barrel firearm, and other items were recovered.”
He said during the operation, “Two suspects escaped but were captured by members of the public opposite the BIPC Company along George Akume Way and lynched before the arrival of the police.
“They were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Wadata, where they were confirmed dead by a doctor. Their remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary.”
The Commissioner said the State CID has taken over the investigation.
The statement also disclosed that the command arrested suspected child traffickers and rescued six victims from them.
It stated that “On 20th November 2025, at about 1705hrs, operatives on patrol along the Orokam–Enugu Road intercepted a suspicious vehicle and arrested three female suspects including one Mrs Monica Okonkwo 57 years, One Nkiru Nwosu 55 years, and one Oyechele Francisca 57 yrs, all of Umude Oka Dunukofia, in Anambra State.
The suspects were found in transit with six children, namely Amanda Chukwujekwu 8years, Chioma Maduagwu, 8years, Oyechegi Kosisochukwu, 9years, Okonkwo Odinaka Chukwu, 9years, Arinze Chukwu, 7years and Oluchukwu Esther 9years.
He said preliminary investigations revealed that the children were taken from Divine Peace and Grace Orphanage, Jos, Plateau State, under questionable circumstances, with the suspects claiming they were being transported to Anambra State.
He said the children have been successfully rescued and are under protective care, while the suspects are in custody as investigations continue at the State CID
CP Emenari condemned on strong terms, all forms of mob action, describing it as a dangerous trend that obstructs justice, violates fundamental human rights, and sabotages Police investigations.
He urged the public to always report and hand over suspects to lawful authorities for lawfula cation.
He pledged that the Command remains steadfast in its mission to protect lives and property across Benue State and will continue to update the public as investigations progress.
