Police arrest suspected cultist, recover pistols, ammunition in Benue
Police operatives have arrested a suspected cult member after he allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened people at a market square in Aliade, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspect was said to have caused panic at the market after allegedly displaying the firearm and issuing threats to people in the area. […] Police arrest suspected cultist, recover pistols, ammunition…
Police officers in Benue State have apprehended a suspected cult member following a tense incident at a market square in Aliade, Gwer East Local Government Area. The individual allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened others, causing panic among the market patrons. Following the incident, law enforcement swiftly moved in to make the arrest.
During the apprehension, police recovered a pistol containing five rounds of live ammunition, along with one locally made firearm loaded with four cartridges. Further examination of the suspect revealed additional charms in his possession. This arrest is anticipated to bolster the police's ongoing efforts to combat cult-related activities and other criminal elements in the Aliade area and its surrounding communities.
The suspect is currently held in police custody as investigators delve deeper into the circumstances leading to the incident and explore potential connections to other criminal activities in the region.
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