MAKURDI- The
onslaught declared by the Benue state Police Command on crimes and criminality
ahead of the Yuletide has paid off with the arrests of 24 alleged
criminals and
recovery of about 20 different caliber of fire arms in parts of the state.
Among the
suspects arrested was Mr. Terkura Agwaza, elder brother of a wanted militant
leader in the state over alleged conspiracy, culpable homicide, forgery, and
armed robbery.
Parading the suspects at the Command headquarters in Makurdi,
the state Police Commissioner, Bashir Makama said Mr. Agwaza was nabbed for his
involvement in the snatching of cars and sale of same.
“Among the crimes
committed by the gang was the interception and snatching of a black SUV in
Taraba state which was brought here for sale, unfortunately the original driver
of that vehicle was probably killed by the gang though we are still searching
for his remains,” he said. Makama stated that the operation also led to the
arrest of one Kasua Mkarga also known as Orteekpor, who used to disguise in
military camouflage to rob unsuspecting members of the public.
“Our operatives
arrested Tyokave ‘aka’ 77, Kusua Mkarga ‘aka’ Orteekpor and Iortyer Timbir all
of Gbeji town in Ukum local government area, we recovered from them one G3
rifle, breach no. G3 IIR329 with four rounds of live ammunition, a pair of military
camouflage, criminal charms, a bag and N30,380 cash.”
He said in the course of
the operation, three vehicles and one motorcycle was also recovered explaining
that the onslaught was a continuous exercise that would be sustained with vigor
until the state was completely free of criminal elements. Makama who said all
the suspects were undergoing interrogation assured that they would be made to
face the law at the end of Police investigations.
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