The Arrest of a Kidnappers’ Informant in Benue: Key Developments & Reactions
A suspected informant for kidnappers has been arrested in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. The individual, whose name has not been disclosed, is believed to be an errand operative linked to kidnappers operating in the Ankpechi-Egwanokwu axis of the region.
The arrest followed two weeks of intensive surveillance and tracking by the Benue Volunteer Security Guard. The suspect, claiming to be from Edumoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area, is currently in custody and has reportedly provided useful information during interrogation.
Owoicho Odeh, the commandant of the Volunteer Security Guard, confirmed the arrest and commended his team’s efforts in addressing the security challenges in Ohimini. He assured the public that strategic measures are being implemented to dismantle the kidnapping syndicate and restore peace and safety to the area.
This arrest is part of ongoing efforts by local security agencies to combat kidnapping and related crimes in Benue State. In a similar operation in September 2024, troops of the Nigerian Army arrested a woman identified as Grace Markus, accused of spying for kidnappers in Taraba and Benue states.