Police arrest four suspected kidnappers, rescue six victims in Benue

The Benue police command says four suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Agbanor village, Okpokwu LGA of the state.

In a statement on Thursday, Sewuese Anene, police spokesperson in Benue, said the operatives also rescued six persons who were abducted in the area.

Anene said the rescued persons are two women and four girls who were abducted while on their way to the farm in Utonkon area on September 22.

She said the arrest was carried out in collaboration with other security agencies, adding one single-barrel gun loaded with two live cartridges was recovered from the suspect.

“During the investigation, the police in collaboration with other security agencies trailed and stormed their hideout in Agbanor village, Okpokwu local government,” NAN quoted Anene as saying.

“On sighting the police, one of the suspects engaged them in a gun duel but was overpowered by the police and arrested with one single barrel gun loaded with two live cartridges.

“Three other suspects were also arrested within the area.

“A search conducted in the hideout led to the rescue of the six victims who have received treatment at the hospital and reunited with their families.”

The police spokesperson added that the command has commenced an investigation and also making efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.