..arrest 10 suspects, recover arms in major crackdown
By Peter Duru
Benue State Police Command has announced a series of breakthroughs in its crackdown on crime across the state, including the rescue of eight kidnapped victims, neutralising three suspected armed bandits, and arresting 10 suspects linked to offences ranging from human trafficking and armed robbery to rape, cultism and illegal possession of firearms.
Addressing journalists Friday in Makurdi, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, Cletus Nwadiogbu, said the briefing was part of the Command’s commitment to transparency and keeping the public informed of its efforts to safeguard lives and property.
According to the Commissioner, “Effective policing thrives on transparency, partnership, and timely information. It is in this spirit that we have invited you here to share some of our recent breakthroughs, particularly in the fight against armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, gender-based violence, trafficking and other related crimes.”
