Benue: Police arrest suspected armed robbers, Godwin Akatakpo, others

Operatives of the the Benue State Police Command Anti- Crime Unit code named Operation Zenda JTF have smashed an armed robbery syndicate and cultists operating in the state.

The operatives stormed their hideouts around Might , Kanshio and Asked community of Makurdi following credible intelligence they gathered armed robbery syndicate operating around the area

In a statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP, Anene Sewuese Catherine made available to newsmen, disclosed that the suspects were arrested on September 3, 2023

According to the statement : ” On sighting the police, the group engaged the police in an exchange of fire. In the, one of the armed robbers sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to Teaching Hospital Makurdi where he was receiving treatment but eventually died and has been deposited at the hospital morgue.

” Other gang members arrested include; Tersoo Godwin Akatakpo aka ” General “, Gowon Akatakpo, Ikya Chahul Atseriyol and Terver Iortimdee. Suspects confessed that they are members of Junior Vickings confraternity ( JVC ) as well as armed robbers. “

The statement further said : ” Items recovered from them are; one (1) single barrel gun, two (2) locally made pistols, five (5) live cartridges, four (4) expanded empty shells of cartridges, two (2) Dane guns, one red baret with JVC logo and three handsets suspected to be stolen. Suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is completed.”