From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
The Benue State Police Command has arrested suspected notorious bandit, Ephraim Ternenge Iortser, who is alleged to be collaborator in killings in Anyiin, Logo local government area of the state.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations’ Officer SP Catherine Anene and made available to the media on Tuesday 25th April, 2023 said the suspect was seen along Taraba-Benue border wondering in a suspicious manner at about 1230hrs.
She said during investigation, the suspect confessed to have gone to the forest to liaise with criminal herders to pay him so that he can facilitate an attack on a village in Anyiin.
“Further investigation is ongoing to reveal more information about the suspect’s involvement in recent attack and possible arrest of other suspects involved in carrying out such heinous crimes”, the statement said.
