Police exchange fire with 3 kidnappers in Benue, rescue victim unharmed
Three suspected kidnappers were arrested Wednesday by the Benue State Police Command, and their victim was rescued unharmed.
Sewuese Anene, police public relations officer in the state, said the suspects were apprehended at their hideout at Ugba, in Logo Local Government Area of the state.
“On sighting the police, the suspects engaged them in an exchange of fire but the police were able to subdue them and the three of them were arrested at the scene.
“One of them sustained gunshot injuries and was confirmed dead at the hospital and his corpse has been deposited at the morgue. The other two, identified as Aondona Yakyuur and Teryange Myina are currently undergoing interrogation,’’ Ms Anene said.
A fabricated Beretta pistol with four rounds of live ammunition was recovered from the kidnappers, the statement read.
The police say the victim has reunited with his family.
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