31st December, 2024
By Emmanuel Antswen
One alleged kidnapper was killed while one other was arrested by police operatives during the rescue of Mr Emmanuel Yaji, President General of Kunav Development Association (KUDA) from his abductors.
SP Sewuese Anene, the spokesperson for Benue Police Command said this while confirming the rescue of Yaji from kidnappers in a statement on Tuesday in Makurdi.
The Benue Police spokesperson said that Yaji was kidnapped in Vandeikya Local Government Area (LGA) on Monday.
She said that the police team in Kwande LGA located the kidnappers at Nambe Adikpo town and engaged them in a gun duel
“One of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries and was eventually confirmed dead by a doctor. One of the suspects was arrested while two others took to their heels. Further investigation to arrest suspects at large is ongoing.
“Items recovered from the deceased suspect include one (1) AK-47 rifle loaded with twelve (12) rounds of live ammunition and three AK-47 magazines.”
She said the victim was rescued unhurt and has been reunited with friends and family.