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Police Arrest Five Pakistani Nationals in Benue, Recover 35 Phones

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The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo. Three of the men were arrested at Adoka Motor Park in Otukpo on August 4 while reportedly preparing to travel to Adoka village. Police said they claimed to be marketing cosmetics and mobile gadgets, but no such products were found with them. Two others were arrested at a hotel in Ugbokolo the following day. Police said 35 phones were recovered during the operations, including 34 Tecno Camon 50 Pro devices and one Infinix Hot 60. The suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Makurdi. Police say investigations are ongoing to establish the purpose of their activities and movements in Benue.

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grace

What more has police said about the recovered phones and how investigators linked the separate operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo?

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mary

Do authorities have any further details on what the recovered phones may reveal?

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yemi

The timing around travel to Adoka village makes the intelligence-led arrests sound like a coordinated operation rather than a random stop.

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kris

Arrests and phone recovery are serious, but the report should not encourage people to assume guilt before investigations establish the facts.

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jaruma

Anyone missing a phone in the area should keep proof of ownership ready and follow official police channels for updates.

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