The Benue State Police Command, yesterday, said it has arrested no fewer than 20 suspected criminals in the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Sewuese Anene, who disclosed this in a statement, said the arrested suspects were involved in different criminal activities including money ritual, illegal gun running and armed robbery.
He added that the command’s operatives also recovered seven locally fabricated beretta pistols and a motorcycle from the suspects.
Anene said the suspects were arrested during a police raid on their hideout along Adikpo/Vandeikya Road, following a tip off.
“On November 15, the team stormed their hideout and arrested one Fater Terkula and Jem Demesugh. An on-the-spot search of the hideout led to the recovery of the six locally fabricated beretta pistols and motorcycle. Further investigation led to the arrest of Ternenge kpamngu, Terkula Ihyungwa also known as Japan, Aondo Kusugh, Chukwudi Udeh and nine others. Additional exhibits recovered from them include two gas cylinders, one welding cylinder, two welding nozzles and a Sienna bus. The suspects confessed that they have been in the business of producing and selling arms as well as training teenagers on arms manufacturing,” he said.
The state police spokesperson said three teenagers of less than 13-years of age were also arrested at the training ground, adding that the command also arrested two suspected armed robbers, after their victim, one Misaq Eke of Ugondo District, Makurdi, reported the matter at ‘E’ Police Division.
“During investigation, one Ushahemba Ayoough and Jeremiah Ugborgo, were arrested in connection with the case and one locally-fabricated beretta pistol was recovered from them,” he said.