Police Rescue Two Kidnap Victims, Arrest 18 Suspects in Benue

George Okoh In Makurdi

Operatives of the  Benue Police Command have  rescued two traders who were kidnapped at a market in Mchia Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to a release by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) Catherine Anene, on 23/11/2023 at about 1800hrs  information was received at Logo Police Division that a group of bandits armed with dangerous weapons mobilised and invaded a market at Mchia, Logo Local Government Area and kidnapped two traders.

She said upon receipt of this information which was relayed to Police Headquarters Makurdi, the Commissioner of Police, Benue state command, George Chuku, ordered the deployment of tactical teams to raid the area and ensure that victims were rescued.

“On 25/11/2023 the police team stormed a hideout  where the two victims were rescued at the compound of Zaki Tule Nyam, a tax collector.”

The victims stated that they were held hostage and their families were given one week  to source for  N10 million  and pay as ransom before their release before the arrival of the police.

“Consequently, Zaki Nyam and 18 other suspects were arrested in the Compound for further investigation. Items recovered from them  include one dane gun and a matchet.”

She said while investigation is ongoing, the CP has  enjoined the good people of Logo LGA to cooperate with police teams sent to the area by giving them useful information.