The Police Command in Benue have confirmed the arrest of three suspected notorious kidnappers in Ogoli-Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of the State.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene confirmed this on Sunday to the News Agency of Nigeria in Makurdi.

Ms Anene said security agencies were carrying out operation in the area when the suspects were arrested.

She said that in spite of their arrest, the operation was still ongoing.

She named those arrested to include: Ibrahim Salleh, Ashimu and Abuh Umaru adding that investigation into the matter was ongoing.

NAN reports that bandits have in recent times terrorized the once peaceful town, robbing banks, kidnapping people, killings and committing other crimes.

NAN