Benue: 15 Suspected Arms Manufacturers Arrested

The Benue state Police Command, has disclosed its operatives arrested no fewer than 20 suspected criminals in the state.

SP Sewuese Anene, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Makurdi, Benue.

The police spokesperson explained that the apprehended suspects were involved in different criminal activities that ranged from money rituals and illegal gun-running to armed robbery.

Anene also said that the Command’s operatives also recovered seven locally fabricated barrel pistols and a motorcycle from the suspects, adding that the suspects were nabbed during a police raid on their hideout along Adikpo – Vandeikya Road, following a tip-off.

He said: “On 15th November, the team stormed their hideout and arrested one Fater Terkula and Jem Demesugh.

“An on-the-spot search of the hideout led to the recovery of the six locally-fabricated Beretta pistols and motorcycle,”

“Further investigation led to the arrest of Ternenge kpamngu, Terkula Ihyungwa also known as Japan, Aondo Kusugh, Chukwudi Udeh and nine others.

“Additional exhibits recovered from them include two gas cylinders, one welding cylinder, two welding nozzles and a Sienna bus.

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“The suspects confessed that they have been in the business of producing and selling arms as well as training teenagers in arms manufacturing.

“Three teenagers of less than 13 years of age were also arrested at the training ground,”