Troops Arrest 4 Kidnappers, Neutralise 3 Bandits in Benue
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Troops Arrest 4 Kidnappers, Neutralise 3 Bandits in Benue
By Alabidun Shuaib Abdulrahman
The Defence Headquarters said during recent operations in various parts of Benue, Operation Whirl Stroke troops had captured four kidnappers, killed three bandits, and rescued a kidnapped victim.
Major General Bernard Onyeuko, Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed the information today in Abuja.
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At Igumale Council Ward in the state’s Ado Local Government Area, Onyeuko claimed that the troops on June 24 arrested four suspected kidnappers.
He named the suspects as Usman Abdullahi (20), Alhaji Abdullahi (18), Sale Hassan (22), and Ibrahim Iliyasu (23).
According to him, all arrested criminals have been handed over to the police for necessary action.
Onyeuko said the troops also conducted a raid at a bandits hideout at Mbahuwuhe village in Utange council ward in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.
He said the operation led to the killing of three bandits and rescue of a kidnapped victim who was on blind fold in the hideout with injuries.
According to him, the rescued victim is presently undergoing treatment.
“Several items including a motorcycle, two cell phones among others were recovered before the hideout was brought down.
“The military high command commends the troops and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities,” he said.
