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The Benue state Police command on Monday said it rescued eight kidnapped victims and arrested two suspects following a raid on a kidnappers’ hideout in Ohimini Local Government Area (LGA).
The command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, described the operation as a major breakthrough.
He said the victims, including a Reverend Father, were abducted by armed men on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at about 8:15 p.m. while returning from a village market along the Ugbokolo-Ajegbe-Awume Road, near Ipiga Village.
According to the command, upon receiving the report, operatives in conjunction with personnel of the Police Mobile Force and the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, were immediately mobilised to the area.
He said a coordinated operation led to the rescue of two victims on October 16 and six others on October 18, 2026.
“All rescued victims were taken to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Otukpo, for medical examination and treatment,” the statement said.
“During the operation, two suspects identified as Echefu Emmanuel and Obonyilor Emmanuel were arrested and are currently assisting with ongoing investigations,” he noted.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, commended the operatives for their prompt response and professionalism and thanked the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, for his unwavering support.
He reassured residents of the Command’s resolve to sustain intelligence-led operations while urging the public to provide timely and credible information to aid security efforts.
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