Benue Police arrest five suspects for armed robbery

Five suspects have been apprehended by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force, Benue State Command for armed robbery.

The State Command spokesperson, Catherine Anene stated this in a statement issued and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Monday.

She said that the suspects who always camouflage as military personnel were reportedly nabbed along Makurdi/Laafia road.

“On 30/1/23 one Tyolumun Aver also known as “Rugged” was arrested at Northbank Makurdi dressed in military uniform at night. During investigation, it was discovered that Aver was impersonating to carry out nefarious acts in the area.

“The following persons were also arrested in connection with the case; Isaac Sefa, Saaior Tunaga, Iorpenda Nature and Tyolumun Boniface,” the statement read in parts.

“Items recovered from the suspects include; one (1) dane gun, cartridges, Military camouflage uniforms and accessories, black Special Forces Uniforms, forged military identity cards and other operational materials.

Anene said Investigation was ongoing to unravel the sources of the items recovered.

YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

PDP, APC Fight Over Buhari’s Visit To Kano

THE leading political parties in Nigeria, All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), traded blames, on Monday over the attack on the convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari in Kano…

Presidential Candidates Will Tell Workers Their Plans For Fuel Subsidy —NLC President

After 35 years in various leadership positions in trade union service, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, will finish his eight-year tenure on February 8, 2023, as the Congress elects a new president that will pilot its affairs. As part of his preparation to hand over NLC leadership to the next president…

Ojuelegba Tragedy: Sanwo-Olu Orders Speed Trial Of Truck Owner, Driver

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the police to speed up their investigation of the container accident, which occurred on Sunday at Ojuelegba area of the state, killing nine people, saying that the driver of the truck and the owner, who were currently in police custody, must be prosecuted…