Native doctor arrested for alleged kidnapping in Benue

The Police Command in Benue has arrested a native doctor, Terna Sule, and Teryima Yaji, over the kidnapping of one Emmanuel Yaji.

The command made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Makurdi by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene.

According to the statement, Mr Emmanuel Yaji of Mbaduku, Vandiekya Local Government, was kidnapped on December 30, 2024, but was later rescued by the police.

The statement said that during his rescue in December, the command arrested some suspects and recovered firearms.

The statement further said that the State Commissioner of Police, CP. Steve Yabanet, ordered a more detailed investigation into the case, leading to the arrest of more gang members.

“The arrested gang members include Teryima Yaji, a relative of the victim and the mastermind of the kidnap, who confessed to planning the kidnap to make more money from his relative.

“Terna Sule, a native doctor who prepared the gang for the operation and led them in the operation, was also arrested.

“Suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is completed,” it said.