The police, working in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six female kidnap victims who had been held captive for four days in Agbanor village, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State.
The victims were kidnapped while on their way to the farm in the Utonkon District of Ado LGA in the state. The kidnappers then took them to their hideout in Agbanor village.
Thanks to credible intelligence, security operatives swiftly launched an operation to storm the kidnappers’ den, leading to the apprehension of a four-man gang and the recovery of firearms.
The successful rescue and arrest details were provided in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Catherine Anene.
She disclosed that “on September 22, 2023, at about 5 pm, information was received at Ado Police Division that four girls and two women were kidnapped while on their way to the farm in Utonkon District.
“During the investigation, the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, trailed and stormed their hideout in Agbanor village, Okpokwu LGA.
“On sighting the police, one of the suspects engaged them in a gun duel but was overpowered by the police and arrested with one single-barrel gun loaded with two live cartridges. Three other suspects were also arrested within the area.
“A search conducted in the hideout led to the rescue of the six victims, who have received medical treatment at the hospital and have been reunited with their families. Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing to apprehend other suspects who are still at large.”
The successful operation has significantly relieved the victims and their families.
