A major breakthrough for security operatives in Benue State! Eight kidnapped victims are now safe, ten suspects are in police custody, and a cache of weapons has been recovered as the Police Command steps up its fight against crime.

According to cbinews.tv, the Benue State Police Command has recorded significant successes in its ongoing operations against criminal activities across the state, rescuing eight kidnapped victims and arresting ten suspects linked to various crimes.

Speaking at a press briefing in Makurdi, the Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, said the achievements were recorded during security operations carried out between May and June this year.

The Police Commissioner explained that the eight victims were rescued from kidnappers in Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Government Area, following intelligence-led operations by security personnel.

He also disclosed that three armed bandits were neutralised during separate encounters. In addition, officers recovered 17 firearms, 36 rounds of ammunition, a military camouflage uniform, a motorcycle, charms and an axe from criminal suspects.

In another development, the Command arrested a suspected human trafficker accused of deceiving two young women from Benue State with promises of employment before allegedly taking them to Ghana.

Commissioner Nwadiogbu reaffirmed the Command's commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring residents that the fight against crime remains a top priority.

He also appealed to members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to support security agencies in tackling criminality across the state.

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