Youths from the Yaikyo community in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, have successfully apprehended a notorious criminal known simply as Anini at a local supermarket.
TheNewsGuru reports that the suspect was arrested on the evening of Thursday, June 26, 2025, during a heavy downpour at Agbatse Supermarket, located behind Jesical Filling Station in the Yaikyo area of Makurdi.
The arrest was executed by the community’s local security team, led by youth leader Frank Igbakua. After the apprehension, the suspect was handed over to Operation Zenda, a specialized unit of the Nigeria Police Force, for further investigation and prosecution.
Community members have widely praised the swift and brave actions of the youths, describing the arrest as a major step forward in the fight against crime in Makurdi and its environs.