Two police sergeants arrested over armed robbery in Benue

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police officers over an alleged armed robbery and the recovery of a stolen vehicle and arms. 

The command said its surveillance patrol team, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a red Toyota Corolla (2010 model) with Registration Number NEG-35-AE, earlier reported stolen at gunpoint in Akwanga and being driven towards Keffi. 

According to the police, the suspects forced their way through a police barrier at Angwan Lambu but were trailed and eventually apprehended at a military checkpoint near Uke. 

“On their arrest, the following exhibits were recovered: one AK-47 rifle with breech number , three magazines loaded with 16 rounds of live ammunition, one black face mask, three mobile phones and other personal belongings,” the command said. 

The suspects were later identified as Sgt. Shedrack Abednego attached to the STS (FID), Abuja, and Sgt. John Ayuba attached to the CP Crack Squad, FCT Command, security analyst Zagazola Makama reported.

Investigation was ongoing to determine the full extent of their involvement and possible links to other criminal activities.