Monday, November 24, 2025 - Police
in Benue said they rescued a kidnapped female nursing student and killed a
suspected gang leader after a shootout in Agbungun community of Logo Local
Government Area.
The incident happened on the evening of Nov. 21 when six
armed men on two motorcycles stormed Agbungun and seized the student, whose
name has not yet been released.
According to accounts shared with Zagazola Makama, the
Divisional Police Officer of Ayilamo quickly mobilised a patrol team and
tactical units and chased the attackers toward their hideout in the nearby Biki
community.
Operatives engaged the gang in a fierce exchange of gunfire.
One suspect was struck and later died in hospital.
He was identified as Avalumun Nyamver, also known as Ornu,
described by police sources as the group’s leader.
In the confusion of the gun battle, the kidnapped student
managed to escape unharmed and was later reunited with her family.
Police also arrested a woman, Mngusuun Torkende of Ucha in
Ukum Local Government Area, who was found inside the hideout.
She reportedly told investigators she had travelled to the
area for a burial and had been asked by the deceased suspect to remain in the
village.
Officers recovered several items from the scene, including a
mobile phone, criminal charms, bags, a cutlass, two power banks and four sim
cards.
Police said efforts are underway to track the remaining
suspects, while the State Criminal Investigation Department has opened a full
investigation.
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