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2 Suspected Kidnappers Arrested While Chasing Escaped Victim in Benue
Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Ado LGA, Benue State, after allegedly chasing a female victim who escaped from their hideout in a forest around Utonkon. The suspects were handed over to police for investigation.
Gboko Child Kidnapping: Traditional Council Meets Police, DSS as Suspects Are Arrested
The Gboko Traditional Council has met with the Police and DSS over recent reported child-kidnapping cases, with suspects reportedly arrested and referred to the State CID for investigation.
Benue Police Arrest Five Pakistani Nationals, Recover 35 Phones
The Benue State Police Command says five Pakistani nationals were arrested in Otukpo and Ugbokolo, with 35 mobile phones recovered during separate intelligence-led operations.
Benue Police Allege Two Women Staged Fake Kidnap Plot to Extort Ransom
The Benue State Police Command says it has arrested two women who allegedly conspired to stage a fake kidnapping to extort ransom from a family member. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be charged to court if sufficient evidence is established.
Police Arrest More Suspects Over Murder of Benue Professor Gabriel Nyityo
The Benue State Police Command says more suspects have been arrested in connection with the assassination of Prof. Gabriel Saawua Nyityo and his younger brother. The command also denied reports of attacks on the Makurdi-Lafia highway, describing them as false and intended to create panic.
Benue Police Arrest Woman in Aliade Over Alleged Killing of Co-Wife’s Daughter
A woman identified as Erdoo Nancy has been arrested after she allegedly killed her co-wife's daughter in Aliade, Benue State. Police have taken the suspect into custody and say investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Woman Arrested for Alleged Murder of Co-Wife’s Daughter in Gwer East, Benue
A woman identified as Erdoo Nancy, said to be from Ankyoor community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, has been arrested over the alleged killing of her co-wife's daughter.
Gov. Alia Condemns Deadly Otukpo Attack, Orders Security Agencies to Hunt Suspected Perpetrators
Governor Hyacinth Alia has condemned the deadly attacks on communities in Otukpo LGA, directing security agencies to intensify operations and bring the suspected attackers to justice.
Benue Police Arrest Seven More Suspects, Including 80-Year-Old, Over Killing of MACBAN Chairman
Benue Police have arrested seven additional suspects, including an 80-year-old man, over the killing of the state's MACBAN Chairman, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and Yakubu Isa, bringing the total number of arrests to 17.
Police Release Some Youths Arrested Over Fulani Leader's Death in Benue as Investigation Continues
Some youths arrested following the death of a Fulani community leader in Benue State have been released, although police have not yet announced the outcome of their investigation.