{"id":6842,"date":"2026-06-10T13:36:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=6842"},"modified":"2026-06-10T13:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:36:32","slug":"police-arrest-suspected-kidnap-kingpin-recover-firearm-in-benue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/police-arrest-suspected-kidnap-kingpin-recover-firearm-in-benue\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Arrest Suspected Kidnap Kingpin, Recover Firearm in Benue"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have apprehended a suspected kidnapping and armed robbery kingpin believed to be linked to a string of criminal incidents in Gboko Local Government Area.<br \/><br \/>According to security sources, the suspect was arrested around 1:00 p.m. on June 8 after intelligence reports indicated he had been spotted in the Abagu area of Gboko.<br \/><br \/>Acting swiftly on the tip-off, police operatives stormed the location and successfully took the suspect into custody without resistance.<br \/><br \/>Items recovered from him during the operation included a locally made short gun, five live cartridges, and various charms, sources revealed.<br \/><br \/>Trouble, however, erupted while officers were transporting the suspect to the station, as an irate crowd allegedly intercepted the police team and attempted to carry out mob justice.<br \/><br \/>The residents reportedly attacked the suspect before security personnel intervened, rescued him from the mob, and restored calm to the area.<br \/><br \/>The suspect sustained injuries during the assault and was immediately taken to the General Hospital in Gboko, where he is currently receiving treatment.<br \/><br \/>Police authorities said investigations are ongoing to ascertain the suspect\u2019s alleged role in kidnapping, armed robbery, and other criminal activities within the locality.<br \/><br \/>The command added that efforts are being intensified to track down and arrest other members of the suspected gang.<br \/><br \/>It also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all criminal suspects are prosecuted through lawful procedures and urged residents to avoid taking the law into their own hands.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have apprehended a suspected kidnapping and armed robbery kingpin believed to be linked to a string of criminal incidents in Gboko Local Government Area. 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