By Deborah Nnamdi
The Benue State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered dangerous weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, during an operation in Gboko Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi.
According to the statement, operatives of Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) stormed a hideout in Gboko East on Friday following credible intelligence that a gang of armed robbers was planning coordinated attacks in the area.
“During the operation, one suspect, identified as Liambe Orpine, 35, of Anvambe, Buruku LGA, was arrested, while other members of the gang escaped upon sighting the police,” Edet said.
Items recovered from the hideout include an AK-47 rifle, a jackknife, and three locally fabricated dane guns.
Edet added that the suspect is currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing gang members. The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, commended the gallantry of the JTF operatives and reassured residents of the Command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.
