Commissioner of Police, Benue State, Mr George Chuku, has charged officers to be ready to confront criminals, just as the command arrested 14 suspected armed robbers and kidnappers. It also rescued two victims from the kidnappers’ hideout at Mchia, Logo Local Government.
He vowed: “We will smoke out hoodlums, especially armed robbers and kidnappers, who come from neighbouring states. I have ordered the deployment of the Police Tactical Team (PTT), to raid hotspots and ensure the safety of the people.
“I encourage my officers to imbibe community policing, which will enhance police and the public to work together as a team to smoke out hoodlums out of their environs. We need the cooperation of the entire public and other sister agencies including vigilance group and hunters to pave way for peace.
“Police Logo had encounter with bandits. They invaded a market at Mchia and kidnapped two victims on November 23, 2023. Operatives swung into action and arrested two suspects while waiting for the N10 million ransom from the family of the victims. On November 25 2023, the two victims were rescued at a compound in Logo.
“Commander, Operation Zenda JTF, Justine Gberindyer, with his operatives arrested another 10 suspected armed robbers. They were involved various robberies on Makurdi-Lafia Expressway and Makurdi-Jos Expressway. The suspects confessed to the crime.
“These ‘ember’ months, my officers will be professional and courteous in discharging their duties. Suspects will soon be charged to court.