Police Arrests Yahooze, Another Notorious Kidnap Kingpin

A notorious kidnap kingpin, who's known as Yahooze, and resides in the Middle-belt part of Nigeria has finally been caught by the long arm of the law.The Police in Benue arrested the deadly robbery on wanted list, Monday Lorgougo aka Yahooze.

He is alleged to have masterminded several kidnap and robbery incidents in the state, including the abduction of a female journalist.

Following his arrest with three members of his gang and an alleged female accomplice, Yahooze was paraded yesterday alongside 25 other robbery and kidnap suspects by Commissioner of Police, Bashir Makama, in Makurdi, the state capital.

Makama said, “Monday Lorgougo, alias Yahooze, was arrested at Mbalin Taraku, Gwer East local government area of the state. He alongside his gang have been terrorizing residents and motorists along the busy Aliade-Otukpo and Naka roads.

“Further investigation in their matter led to the arrest of one Mvendega Abu alias Wasco, Terver Tse alias Tor Tiv and Mrs. Katherine Ukolo wife of another kingpin, one Isaac Nenge alias Kasco of Bukan Koto in Nasarawa State.

“The suspects confessed to have carried out series of robberies, assassinations and kidnapping in Benue State, and also the kidnap of Mrs. Yuadoo Tor-Agbide of Radio Benue. Efforts are on to arrest fleeing members of the gang and their weapons.”