A traditional ruler, Zaki Tule Nyam in Logo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state and 17 others have been arrested by the Police over the alleged kidnap of two traders and demand for N10 million ransom.
Nigeriacrime.com learned that the arrest of the Chief and his alleged accomplices and rescue of the victims after the police received information on November 23, 2023, at Logo Police Division that a group of bandits armed with dangerous weapons mobilised and invaded a market at Mchia in Logo LGA and kidnapped two traders
Confirming the development, Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent, SP, Catherine Anene on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. George Chuku said: information was received on November 23, 2023, at Logo Police Division that a group of bandits armed with dangerous weapons mobilised and invaded a market at Mchia in Logo LGA and kidnapped two traders.
She said “Upon receipt of this information which was relayed to Police Headquarters Makurdi, the Commissioner of Police ordered the deployment of tactical teams to raid the area and ensure that the victims were rescued.
“And on November 25, 2023, the police team stormed their hideout where the two victims were rescued within the compound of Zaki Tule Nyam, a Tax Collector.
“The victims stated that they were held hostage and their families were given one week to source for N10 million to pay as ransom to effect their release, before the arrival of the police.
“Consequently, Zaki Nyam and 17 other suspects were arrested in the compound for further investigation. Items recovered from them include one dane gun and a matchet.”
She stated that an investigation was ongoing in the matter and enjoined the people of Logo LGA to cooperate with the police teams sent to the area by providing them with useful information.