Two police sergeants arrested over armed robbery in Benue

The Benue State Police Command has arrested two serving police sergeants over their alleged involvement in an armed robbery, with a stolen vehicle and weapons recovered from the suspects.

Police sources said the command’s surveillance patrol team, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a red Toyota Corolla (2010 model) with registration number NEG-35-AE, which had earlier been reported stolen at gunpoint in Akwanga and was being driven toward Keffi.

According to the police, the occupants reportedly forced their way through a checkpoint at Angwan Lambu but were pursued by security operatives and eventually apprehended at a military checkpoint near Uke.

Items recovered from the suspects included an AK-47 rifle, three magazines loaded with ammunition, a face mask, three mobile phones, and other personal belongings.

The suspects were later identified as Sgt. Shedrack Abednego, attached to the Special Tactical Squad (FID), Abuja, and Sgt. John Ayuba, attached to the CP Crack Squad, FCT Command.

Police authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of their involvement and any possible links to other criminal activities.