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Benue state Police spokeswoman, SP Catherine Anene
The police in Benue State have arrested one Tersoo Dabo whose gang allegedly terrorises motorists and passengers on the Makurdi-Lafia highway, and their spiritual leader, Martin Akunu.
It was learnt that Akunu (37), a resident of Udei town in Guma LGA, usually fortified the seven-man gang before they went out for operation.
The police spokeswoman in the state, SP Catherine Anene, on Monday, said, “On 18/7/2024 at about 1130 hours one Tersoo Dabo (22) of Udei was arrested in connection with robberies on the Makurdi-Lafia road. The suspect confessed to being part of a seven-man gang.
“Further investigation led to the arrest of one Martin Akunu (37) of Udei town; the spiritual leader of the said gang who fortifies them before going out for operations.
“One locally made double-barrel, 162 balls suspected to be local ammunition and gunpowder were found in his possession.” (Daily Trust)
