Benue State Police operatives have arrested 18 suspected kidnappers and also recovered some weapons from them.
Benue State police command through it spokesperson, Anene Sewuese Catherine, confirmed the arrest on Monday.
“On 21/08/2022 at about 07:30hrs information was received about suspected kidnappers who were trying to bypass police checkpoints at Utonkon road, Ado Local Government Area,” the police image maker added.
“Police officers deployed to the area in collaboration with members of the community were able to intercept and arrest eighteen suspects all male of Ikpayongo, Gwer Local Government Area.”
“Items recovered from them include one (1) AK-47 rifle and two (2) magazines loaded with thirty (30) rounds of 6.72mm live ammunition. Investigations is still ongoing.”