Early on Sunday morning, three members of a well-known five-man kidnapping gang suspected to be the notorious gang terrorizing Otukpo commuinty in Benue state were taken into custody in Ogoli Ugboju.
Reports gathered revealed that the arrests were made possible by the joint efforts of local security agencies in Benue state and Hon. Prince Maxwell Ogiri, the Executive Chairman of Otukpo LGA.
Among those arrested are two important members of the abduction syndicate, Abu Umaru and Ashimu.
Confirming the development, Ogiri, the local government chairman, commended the security agencies for their diligence and dedication in making sure that those behind the criminal activity in the community are quickly caught.
He said, “Faces of three members of a five-man kidnapping gang that has been terrorizing Otukpo Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
“Our gallant security forces chased and apprehended them today, Sunday, 6th April 2025, in Ogoli-Ugboju.
“The names of the criminals are Ibrahim Salleh, Ashimu and Abuh Umaru. Efforts are ongoing to track down their remaining accomplices and local collaborators.”
Kate Anene, the Benue State Police PRO, claimed not to have been briefed when reached.
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