Benue Guards Arrest 5 Suspected Amazonian Fighters

Men of the Benue State community volunteer guards have apprehended five suspected Amazonian fighters believed to have a link with Boko Haram in Jato Aka, Kwande local government area of the state.

The special adviser to the governor onsiecurity, Lt. Col. Paul Hemba (rtd) who disclosed this to newsmen in Makurdi, named the suspects as Stanley Vincent, David Ajong, Ronado Njeke, Nelson Emmanuel Ngum and Tabel Samuel Obem adding that they are between 25 and 42 years of age

Hembah disclosed that the five fighters who are also believed to be fighting the Republic of Cameroon for many years were picked up at Jato Aka round about, near Dzoho Aondofa drinking joint.
According to him, “items suspected to be chemical weapons, military uniforms, charms and undisclosed ammunition were recovered from the suspects at their hideout at Agogo Hotel, Jato Aka where they had stayed for about six months.

The security adviser said one of the suspects, Vincent had disguised himself as an officer of the Nigerian Army serving at Ojo in Lagos State without any form of identity, a development that triggered suspicion against them.

Hembah who also linked criminal activities in Kwande council such as armed robbery and kidnapping in the last six months to the suspects, said they have been handed over to the Police division in Adikpo for further investigation.