The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six (6) suspects in Benue State, following the Friday attack on tactical teams at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of the State.
A statement on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the deadly attack suspected to be carried out by armed herdsmen and local militias, resulted in the death of three police officers, while seven others are still missing.
The Force PRO disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari, is currently leading the operation geared towards rescuing the missing officers and arresting the fleeing suspects.
Hundeyin said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, while condemning the attack, described it as cruel, unwarranted, and an affront on the good people of Benue State.
The Spokesperson said the arrested suspects are in custody and assisting with useful information.
However, he said the IGP has directed the deployment of additional tactical assets to the area and assured that no stone will be left unturned in restoring peace and security in Benue State.
For the maintime, Hundeyin said the Force has urged the members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of security agencies, as the Force continues to intensify efforts towards rescuing missing personnel, apprehending fleeing suspects, and dismantling the criminal networks behind such reprehensible attacks.
