Police bust kidnappers’ hideout in Benue, rescue six victims, arrest four

<p>The Police Command in Benue State on Thursday rescued six kidnapped victims and arrested four suspects in Agbanor village, Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state.</p>, <p>This is contained in a statement signed by the command Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene in Makurdi.</p>, <p>According to him, the rescued persons, two women and four girls, were kidnapped on Sept. 22 while on their way to the farm in Utonkon District.</p>, <p>“During investigation, the police in collaboration with other security agencies, trailed and stormed their hideout in Agbanor village, Okpokwu Local Government.</p>, <p>“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.</p>, <p>“Three other suspects were also arrested within the area.</p>, <p>“A search conducted in the hideout led to the rescue of the six victims, who have received treatment at the hospital and reunited with their families,” Anene said.</p>, <p>The police spokesperson said the investigation was ongoing to arrest other suspects who fled. </p>