By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi –
Benue State Police Command has arrested a native doctor, Terna Sule, and Teryima Yaji, over the kidnapping of one Emmanuel Yaji.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Thursday in Makurdi.
According to the police spokeswoman, Mr Emmanuel Yaji of Mbaduku, Vandiekya Local Government, was kidnapped on December 30, 2024, but was later rescued by the police.
She said that during his rescue in December, the command arrested some suspects and recovered firearms.
SP Anene further said that the State Commissioner of Police, CP. Steve Yabanet, ordered a more detailed investigation into the case, leading to the arrest of more gang members.
She said: “The arrested gang members include Teryima Yaji, a relative of the victim and the mastermind of the kidnap, who confessed to planning the kidnap to make more money from his relative.
“Terna Sule, a native doctor who prepared the gang for the operation and led them in the operation, was also arrested.
“Suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is completed.
