In a significant development, the Benue State Police Command has announced the rescue of 29 kidnap victims and the arrest of 34 foreigners. The official, who did not wish to be named, stated that the operation was carried out following credible intelligence received by the command. According to the source, the command also killed a suspected bandit and recovered 16 rounds of ammunition and cartridges. The identity and nationalities of the foreigners arrested are yet to be disclosed. This latest development highlights the ongoing efforts by the police to curb the rising tide of kidnappings and other forms of criminality in the region. The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Adeleye Oyebade, could not be reached for comment as of press time.
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