The police in Benue State have arrested seven suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, in operations that also led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition, interception of a stolen vehicle and the uncovering of a suspected human trafficking and job racketeering syndicate.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Udeme Edet.
Mr Edet said officers from the command’s tactical team arrested five suspected kidnappers and armed robbers during an operation in Gboko Local Government Area on 21 May.
According to the statement, the suspects reportedly engaged the police in a gun duel before they were subdued.
Items recovered from the suspects included two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, two pistols and live ammunition.
