Benue Police Arrest Five Pakistani Nationals, Recover 35 Mobile Phones
The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo, recovering a total of 35 mobile phones.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 7, 2026.
According to the statement, three of the suspects—Younas Mohammad, Ahmad Nunil and Aslam Muhammad—were arrested on August 4 at Adoka Motor Park in Otukpo Local Government Area while allegedly attempting to board a vehicle heading to Adoka village.
The suspects reportedly told the police that they were in Otukpo to market cosmetics and mobile gadgets. However, officers found none of the claimed products in their possession, prompting further investigation into their activities and movements.
In a separate operation conducted on August 5, police operatives arrested two other Pakistani nationals, identified as Juma Sharif and Muhammed Sharif, at a hotel in Ugbokolo.
The two suspects reportedly claimed to be dealers in Android mobile phones. A search of their belongings led to the recovery of 11 Tecno Camon 50 Pro phones.
Further investigation resulted in the recovery of an additional 23 Tecno Camon 50 Pro phones and one Infinix Hot 60, bringing the total number of recovered mobile devices to 35.
The suspects are currently assisting investigators as the Command works to establish the circumstances surrounding their activities and determine whether they have any connection to criminal operations.
The Benue State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to intelligence-led policing and urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information that could assist security agencies in preventing and investigating criminal activities across the state.
Benue Police Arrest Five Pakistani Nationals, Recover 35 Mobile Phones