The suspects were apprehended around noon on November 4, 2026, during a coordinated operation targeting kidnapping activities in the Otukpo general area.
The operation involved troops of Sector 1 deployed in Otukpo and members of the OPWS tracking team, who worked together to track down the suspected criminals.
Items recovered during the operation included nine rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one empty cartridge, a knife and other miscellaneous materials suspected to be linked to criminal activities.
The four suspects, alongside the recovered exhibits, have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by security forces to dismantle kidnapping networks, disrupt criminal operations and strengthen security across Benue State.
The Nigerian Army reiterated its commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations in collaboration with other security agencies to apprehend criminal elements and safeguard vulnerable communities across the state.
