Crime
Benue Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspected Kidnapers
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Benue Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspected Kidnapers
By Benjamin Paul Makurdi
Benue state police command under the leadership of CP. Hassan Steve Yabanet FCID psc (+) has intensified operations across the state particularly in Sankara axis. This operation is geared towards returning farmers to their farm lands and curbing banditry in the area.
On 29/5/2024 at about 0600hrs, officers of the Operation Zenda JTF stormed a kidnap hideout at On sighting the police, the kidnappers led by the gang leader Tersue Dada AKA ” Causer” engaged
the team in a gun duel but were over powered by the superior fire power of the police.Consequently, three suspects sustained gunshot injuries and were eventually confirmed dead at the hospital while one of the suspects; Terver Tavershima of Tinenune, Ukum LGA was arrested. Items recovered from the scene include one (1) AK-47 rifle, one dane gun, assorted phones, camouflage uniform and a motorcycle.
Two victims were rescued unhurt. Victims stated that they were kidnapped from their homes at Ukum LGA about a week ago and the sum of twenty three million naira was placed on them as ransom to be paid by their families.
The CP calls on the good people of Sankera to cooperate with police teams sent to the area as they continue to take the fight to criminals in the area.
