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General News of Friday, 8 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Second most wanted criminal, Kidnapping lord in Benue killed by Soldiers

Major General John Eneche Major General John Eneche

The second most wanted criminal in Benue State, Terugwa Igbagwa aka Orjondu, has been killed by soldiers on internal security operations, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ).

According to the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, Orjondu who is the leader of a notorious kidnapping gang was killed during a raid operation on a criminal hideout on Zaki Biam and Katsina-Ala highway.

Eneche revealed that one AK 47 Rifle, One locally made Rifle, One AK 47 magazine with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special and some charms were recovered from the criminals during the operation.

“In a special commando operation, a combined team of Operation WHIRL STROKE Tracking Team and Special Forces troops of Sector 2 deployed in Zaki Biam carried out a raid operation on a criminal hideout off Zaki Biam and Katsina-Ala highway. The operation led to the neutralization of Terugwa Igbagwa alias Orjondu. It would be recalled that Orjondu is the second most wanted criminal kingpin next to Gana in Benue State.

“He was responsible for kidnapping, armed robbery, assassination, gun-running and other criminal activities around Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo LGA’s for many years. Items recovered from him include One AK 47 Rifle, One locally made Rifle, One AK 47 magazine with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special, and some charms.

“The Military High Command congratulates Operation Whirl Stroke for their exploits in recent times,” Enenche said. [Today NG]