Police eliminate kidnapper in gunfight, rescue Benue community leader
The Benue State Police Command has successfully rescued Emmanuel Tor Yaji, the President General of the Kunav United Development Association, who was abducted by gunmen on Monday night.
Yaji was kidnapped during a gathering with friends in his village, Tsar Mbaduku, located in Vandeikya Local Government Area.
The police launched an intense operation immediately after the abduction. By Tuesday afternoon, the command’s spokesperson, Catherine Anene, confirmed Yaji’s rescue during a gunfight with the kidnappers around 1:30 pm.
“On 31/12/2024 at about 1300hrs, the police team in Kwande Local Government Area located the kidnappers at Nambe Adikpo town and engaged them in a gun duel. One of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries and was eventually confirmed dead by a doctor. One of the suspects was arrested while two others took to their heels,” Anene stated.
Recovered items from the kidnappers include an AK-47 rifle loaded with 12 rounds of live ammunition and three AK-47 magazines.
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Further investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects who fled the scene.
The police confirmed that Yaji was rescued unhurt and has since been reunited with his friends and family.
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