Police arrest three for terrorising Benue community

Three suspected armed robbers have been arrested by Benue police command for terrorising some parts of Makurdi metropolis in the state.

Their arrest was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene on Tuesday August 30. 

Before being arrested, it was gathered that the suspects robbed residents within Wurukum, Northbank and Modern Market areas, all in the capital city of Makurdi.

Anene said; 

“Fortunately, on August 26, 2022, around 4pm, the said suspects, Fanen Wever, Philip Adanyi, aka Baron, and Albert Akor, aka J-Boy, all male of no fixed address, were arrested at their hideout, within Logo 1 Wurukum, Makurdi.

“Items recovered from the suspects include one locally-made pistol loaded with three rounds of live ammunition, wraps of weed suspected to be Indian hemp, assorted illicit drugs and charms.” 

The PPRO said the suspects who confessed to the crimes, would be charged to court after completing the investigation.