Nigerian Police Smash Gang of Kidnappers of an Indian Expatriate Ambushed in Katsina Ala, Benue State

Tue, Aug 30, 2016
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The Nigerian Police Force has smashed a gang of criminals who kidnapped an India Expatriate in the country

IN continuation of the nationwide coordinated operations against violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and the likes, Ibrahim Idris, inspector general of Police deployed Intelligent Response Team, IRT, to Benue state to tackle and resolve cases of kidnapping in the state using citizens supports and deployment of technical platforms. The intelligent Response Team swung into action, trailed and arrested Terna Lorlu aka Rocker ‘M’ 28 years, gang leader, Ternenger Terwase aka Bishop ‘M’ 29 years; Terungwa Abasuwa aka Bobby ‘M’ 27 years and Oryina Bosua aka Man’U ‘M’ 34 years.

A statement from the police made available to Realnews August 30, said that “During interrogation, they confessed to be behind several kidnappings and armed robbery attacks on innocent people in Benue State including the kidnap of an Indian expatriate, the kidnap of one Mr. Charles a business man at Adikpo, Kwande LGA and the kidnap of a prominent chief Tsegba in Gboko and the collection of a ransom of Five Million (5,000,000) naira ransom paid to them before his release.

“They also confessed to the kidnappings of several lecturers and businessmen in College of Education Katsina Ala and other neighbouring towns. However, investigation is being intensified to arrest other members of the gang still at large. All suspects will be arraigned in court on completion of the investigation.”

Hence, the police advised members of the public to be vigilant and continue to partner with the Nigeria Police Force to ensure a crime free society, ‎according to DCP Don Awunah, Force Public Relations Officer who signed the statement.

—  Aug 30, 2016 @ 13:20 GMT

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