Exhibits recovered from the kidnappers in Sankara axis of Benue State
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi –
No fewer than 3 kidnappers have been killed and one suspects arrested by officers of the Operation Zenda from Benue State Police Command, who raided their hideout in Sankera area of the state.
The police also rescued two kidnapped victims unhurt. They were abducted from their homes at Ukum LGA about a week ago and the sum of twenty three million naira was placed on them as ransom to be paid by their families.
The command’s spokeswoman, Sewuese Catherine Anene, confirmed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Makurdi.
Anene said the kidnappers led by the gang leader Tersue Dada AKA ” Causer”, engaged the team of police in a gun duel but were over powered by the superior fire power of the police which led to three suspects sustaining gunshot injuries and were eventually confirmed dead at the hospital while one of the suspects; Terver Tavershima of Tinenune, Ukum LGA was arrested.
She revealed that items recovered from the scene include one (1) AK-47 rifle, one dane gun, assorted phones, camouflage uniform and a motorcycle.
The police image maker said the command under the leadership of CP Hassan Steve Yabanet has intensified operations across the state particularly in Sankara axis.
She said the operation was geared towards returning farmers to their farm lands and curbing banditry in the area.
Anene quoted the CP as calling on the good people of Sankera to cooperate with police teams sent to the area as they continue to take the fight to criminals in the area.
