• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Monday, August 4, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Police Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 17 Others In Benue

by Leadership News
2 years ago
in News
Police
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The Benue State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims, arrested a tax collector and 17 others in Logo local government area for various crimes.

Advertisement

This was contained in a statement yesterday signed by the police public relations officer, SP Sewuese Anene, which the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) accessed in Makurdi, the state capital.

She said some bandits invaded Mchia Market on November 23 in Logo LGA and kidnapped two traders.

Anene said following the incident, kidnapping of traders and information received by the command, the police raided the compound of Zaki Tule Nyam, a tax collector and rescued the victims.

The statement further stated that the Police also arrested the tax collector and 17 others.

RELATED

Church Of Nigeria Condemns Vann’s Election As Archbishop Of Wales

Church Of Nigeria Condemns Vann’s Election As Archbishop Of Wales

20 minutes ago
EFCC Arrests Accountant Over New Naira Notes Racketeering

EFCC Asked To Probe Of Ex-Benue Commissioner, Ally

29 minutes ago

“The victims stated that they were held hostage and their families were given one week to source for N10 million and pay as ransom for their release before the arrival of the police.

“Consequently, Zaki Nyam and 17 other suspects were arrested for further investigation.

“Items recovered from them include one dane gun and machetes.”

The statement further stated that the CP enjoined the people of Logo LGA to cooperate with police teams sent to the area by giving them useful information as investigation continued.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Criminal Justice System And The Rule Of Law

Next Post

Shaibu Declares For Edo Governorship Today

Leadership News

Leadership News

You May Like

Church Of Nigeria Condemns Vann’s Election As Archbishop Of Wales
News

Church Of Nigeria Condemns Vann’s Election As Archbishop Of Wales

2025/08/04
EFCC Arrests Accountant Over New Naira Notes Racketeering
News

EFCC Asked To Probe Of Ex-Benue Commissioner, Ally

2025/08/04
Ex-Taraba Lawmaker Usman Dumps APC
News

Ex-Taraba Lawmaker Usman Dumps APC

2025/08/04
PSC Appoints 3 DIGs, Suspends Promotion Of 8 CPs
News

PSC Warns Against Fraudsters, Says No Police Recruitment Yet

2025/08/04
Understanding Discrimination Against PWDs And Consequences
Health

Group Seeks Better Healthcare Services For PWDs In Kwara

2025/08/04
Ohakim, Madumere Mourn Former Imo Deputy Governor, Udeagu
News

Diaspora Group Greets Ohakim At Birthday

2025/08/04
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Winners Emerge In 4th Abuja Bikers’ Race

Church Of Nigeria Condemns Vann’s Election As Archbishop Of Wales

EFCC Asked To Probe Of Ex-Benue Commissioner, Ally

Ex-Taraba Lawmaker Usman Dumps APC

PSC Warns Against Fraudsters, Says No Police Recruitment Yet

Group Seeks Better Healthcare Services For PWDs In Kwara

Diaspora Group Greets Ohakim At Birthday

Nigeria Trains 360 Doctors To Combat Maternal Mortality

We’re Working On 1,000-km Rural Access Roads – Ekiti Agency

Foundation Honours Wike For Exemplary Leadership, Mentorship

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.