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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
The Benue State Police Command has arrested more suspects in connection with the kidnap of Emmanuel Yaji, in Vandeikya Local Government, last year.
The arrested suspects included: the victim’s relative and a native doctor, who aided their operation.
Yaji is the President-General Kunav United Development Association (KUDA), the umbrella organisation of the Kunav people from Vandeikya LGA of the state.
He was kidnapped at his hometown, in Tsar Mbaduku, Vandeikya LGA of the state at about 9 to 10pm, on December 30, 2024.
Confirming the new arrest in a statement by Benue state Police Public Relations ( PPRO), CSP Catherine Anene, the Commissioner of Police, Benue state Command, CP. Steve Yabanet, said the suspects have already confessed to the crime.
The statement reads:”You may recall that on December 30,2024, a case of kidnapping that involved Mr. Emmanuel Yaji of Mbaduku, Vandeikya LGA, was reported and investigation led to the rescue of the victim, arrest of suspects and recovery of fire arms.
“The Commissioner of Police, Benue state command, CP. Steve Yabanet ordered a detailed investigation into the said case and more gang members were arrested.
“They include: Teryima Yaji,a relative of the victim and the master mind of the kidnap,who confessed to have planned the kidnap to make more money from his relative.
“Terna Sule, a native doctor who prepared the gang for the operation and led them in the operation was also arrested”.
He said the suspects would be charged to Court as soon as investigation is completed.
