No fewer than three suspected kidnappers were killed by police in Benue State during a gun battle for the rescue operation of Emmanuel Tor Yaji, the President-General of the Kunav Development Association (KUDA), in Vandeikya LGA of the state.
The Spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, SP. Anene Sewuese Catherine who disclosed this said Tor Yaji was abducted at a drinking joint in his hometown, Tsar Mbaduku.
“On 30/12/2024, at about 8:30pm, information was received at the Vandeikya Police Division that Mr Emmanuel Tor Yaji was kidnapped while socialising in Tsar,” Anene stated.
The PPRO of Benue State Police Command however explained that swift action by police operatives led to a confrontation with the kidnappers on New Year’s eve (31/12/2024) at about 1:00 pm in Nambe Adikpo town, Kwande LGA of the state.
Speaking further, Anene said during the gunfight, one suspect was fatally injured and later confirmed dead by a medical doctor while another suspect was arrested, and two others escaped.
“The two kidnappers who sustained gunshot injuries during a second gun duel were confirmed dead at the hospital and their corpses were deposited at the morgue” she explained.
Anene later confirmed that Yaji was rescued unhurt and had been reunited with his family and friends.
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