Benue: Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers, recover rifles, stolen Lexus SUV

Benue State Police Command has intensified its clampdown connected convulsive crimes with the apprehension of 7 suspected kidnappers and equipped robbers, alongside the betterment of firearms, ammunition, and a stolen Lexus vehicle.

The Command besides uncovered a suspected quality trafficking and fake occupation recruitment web allegedly exploiting young women with fraudulent overseas employment offers.

In a connection released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed that operatives of the Command’s tactical squad carried retired a targeted raid successful Gboko Local Government Area connected May 21, 2026, aft acting connected credible intelligence.

During the operation, constabulary arrested 5 suspects linked to kidnapping and equipped robbery activities. The suspects were said to person engaged operatives successful a weapon conflict earlier being subdued and taken into custody.

Items recovered during the raid included 2 locally made AK-47 rifles, 2 pistols, and respective rounds of unrecorded ammunition. The suspects are presently being held arsenic the State Criminal Investigation Department continues investigati...