On Thursday, the Benue State Police Command rescued six abducted victims and arrested four criminals in Agbanor village, Okpokwu Local Government Area.
This is said in a statement issued in Makurdi and signed by SP Sewuese Anene, the command’s public relations officer.
He claimed that on September 22, when they were en route to the farm in Utonkon District, two women and four girls who had been rescued had been abducted.
“During investigation, the police in collaboration with other security agencies, trailed and stormed their hideout in Agbanor village, Okpokwu Local Government.
“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 treatment at the hospital and reunited with their families,” Anene said.
The police spokesperson said the investigation was ongoing to arrest other suspects who fled.