Benue Police Rescue 29 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 34 Foreign Nationals in Month-Long Crackdown

The Benue State Police Command has rescued 29 kidnapping victims and arrested 34 foreign nationals during targeted security operations across the state throughout October.
​State Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, announced the developments during a news conference at the command headquarters in Makurdi on Tuesday. He attributed the successful rescues to coordinated operations between police forces and sister security agencies.
​Foreign Nationals Detained Over Undocumented Status, Illegal Activities
​According to CP Nwadiogbu, operatives intercepted the 34 undocumented foreign nationals in two separate raids over suspected involvement in clandestine activities:
​16 Cameroonian Nationals: Arrested on October 9 in Otukpo Local Government Area after failing to produce valid travel documentation.
​18 Nigerien Nationals: Intercepted on October 22 at Orokam while traveling toward Ikom in Cross River State.
​The suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). The command is working alongside the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for detailed profiling and legal processing.
​Cultist Anti-Crime Sweep & Arms Seizure
​In separate anti-crime sweeps, police operatives raided suspected cult hideouts across Makurdi, Naka (Gwer West LGA), and Aliade (Gwer East LGA), resulting in the arrest of several gang members.
​Items recovered during the month-long operation include:
​7 locally fabricated firearms
​16 rounds of ammunition and cartridges
​Assorted charms, mobile phones, and bank cards