Six rescued, four suspected criminals arrested as Police bust kidnapper’s den in Benue

The Benue state Police command has rescued six kidnapped victims and arrested four suspects in Agbanor village, Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state.

The command Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene in Makurdi made this known via a statement signed and released by him on Thursday in Makurdi.

According to him, the rescued persons, two women and four girls, were kidnapped on Sept. 22 while on their way to the farm in Utonkon District.

“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,” Anene said.

The police spokesperson said the investigation was ongoing to arrest other suspects who fled.