The Benue State Police Command apprehended 15 individuals specializing in training teenagers in arms production.
The arrest took place at the syndicate’s factory along Adikpo-Vandeikya Road in the state, where arms, a Sienna space bus, and other items were seized from the suspects.
Catherine Anene, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), revealed in a statement that the suspects, along with teenage trainees under 13 years old, were arrested at the training ground.
The PPRO elaborated that, acting on information about arms dealers in the state, police detectives were dispatched to the area to dismantle the syndicate.
“On the 15/11/2023 at about 1620hrs, the team busted their hideout and arrested one Fater Terkula Sunday and Jem Demesugh and on the spot search of the hideout led to the recovery of six (6) locally fabricated barretta pistols and a motorcycle.”
She stated that during interrogation, the suspects admitted to being involved in the production and sale of arms, as well as training teenagers in arms manufacturing.