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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Three members of a notorious five-man kidnapper gang allegedly terrorising Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been arrested in the early hours of Sunday at Ogoli Ugboju.<\/p>\n

The arrests were made possible through the combined efforts of the Executive Chairman of Otukpo LGA, Hon Prince Maxwell Ogiri, and local security agencies.<\/p>\n

Among those apprehended are Abu Umaru and Ashimu, two of the key members of the kidnapping syndicate.<\/p>\n

Confirming the development, the chairman of the the local government, Ogiri, praised the security agencies for their vigilance and commitment in ensuring that those responsible for the criminal activities in the community are swiftly apprehended.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cFaces of three members of a five-man kidnapping gang that has been terrorizing Otukpo Local Government Area and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur gallant security forces chased and apprehended them today, Sunday, 6th April 2025, in Ogoli-Ugboju.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe names of the criminals are Ibrahim Salleh, Ashimu and Abuh Umaru. Efforts are ongoing to track down their remaining accomplices and local collaborators.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, when contacted, the Benue State Police PRO, Kate Anene, stated that she had not been briefed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have not been brief but I will reach the DPO about it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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