The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police sergeants in connection with an alleged armed robbery, leading to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and firearms.
According to an X post shared by a security analyst, Zagagola Makama, on Sunday, the suspects were apprehended by a surveillance patrol team acting on credible intelligence.
The team 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.
It was gathered that the suspects allegedly forced their way through a police checkpoint at Angwan Lambu.
They were subsequently trailed and arrested at a military checkpoint near Uke.
Upon their arrest, police recovered one AK-47 rifle, three magazines loaded with 16 rounds of live ammunition, a black face mask, three mobile phones, and other personal belongings.
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The suspects are Sgt. Shedrack Abednego, attached to the Special Tactical Squad (STS), Force Intelligence Department (FID), Abuja, and Sgt. John Ayuba, attached to the CP Crack Squad, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command.
Police authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the suspects’ involvement and to establish whether they are linked to other criminal activities.
The Benue State Police Command reiterated its commitment to upholding professionalism and ensuring that officers found culpable of criminal conduct are brought to justice.