Defense and Security
Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Suspected Bandits’ Arms Supplier in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of supplying ammunition to bandits during a stop-and-search operation in Guma Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect, identified as Joro Jarkata, was apprehended with 115 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition allegedly concealed in his possession.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Peter Aondona, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Makurdi on Friday.
According to Aondona, the arrest followed a proactive operation carried out by operatives of the Guma Division on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
He said the police team was conducting a routine stop-and-search operation when officers intercepted two persons travelling on a motorcycle.
“Upon sighting the police, one of the occupants alighted from the motorcycle and fled into a nearby bush,” the statement said.
“The remaining suspect, identified as Joro Jarkata, a 20-year-old male from Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, was apprehended.
“A search conducted on him led to the recovery of one hundred and fifteen rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition concealed in his possession.”
Aondona said the suspect had been taken into police custody, while the case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, in Makurdi for further investigation.
He added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and determine the source, intended destination and circumstances surrounding the movement of the ammunition.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Cletus Nwadiogbu, commended the operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and prompt response, which led to the arrest and recovery.
Nwadiogbu reiterated the command’s commitment to curbing the proliferation of illegal firearms and ammunition and dismantling criminal networks threatening peace and security across Benue State.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police formation.
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