Benue Volunteer Guards Apprehends Five Armed Ambazonian Fighters

FIVE suspected Ambazonian fighters from neighbouring Republic of Cameroon, believed to be linked to Boko Haram, have been arrested by personnel of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards, BSCVG, in Jato Aka, Kwande LGA, of the state.

Special Adviser to the governor on Security, Lt. Col. Paul Hemba (retd), who made the disclosure, yesterday, in Makurdi, said the suspects, who were between ages 25 and 42, include Stanley Vincent, David Ajong, Ronado Njeke, Nelson Ngum and Tabel Obem.

He said: “Items suspected to be chemical weapons, military uniforms, charms and undisclosed number of ammunitions were recovered from the suspects, believed to have links with Boko Haram, at their hideout in Agogo Hotel, Jato Aka where they had stayed for about six months.”

Col. Hemba who also linked the criminal activities in Kwande LGA such as armed robbery and kidnapping in the last six months to the suspects, said they had been handed over to the Police Division in Adikpo for investigation and prosecute.