Police have confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with the recent attack on Yelewata Community in Benue State, Nigeria, where over two hundred lives were lost in the tragic incident.
The Commissioner of Police reported that one suspect has been arrested in Benue State and is cooperating with authorities, while several others were apprehended in Nasarawa State by a joint security team.
President Bola Tinubu had instructed Service Chiefs to track down the perpetrators of the Yelewata killings during his visit to Benue State Capital, Makurdi.
The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, CP Ifeamyi Enemari told Journalists at a press briefing Thursday evening that the arrested suspect is currently being interrogated and has provided valuable information to aid the investigation.
He said four security personnel, including two soldiers, one NSCDC officer, and one civil protection guard, sadly lost their lives in the attack, while fighting to protect the civilian population, adding that at least one police officer was still missing.
“The incident began with an assault on a police station in Daudu, about twenty kilometres followed by a deadly raid on Yelewata Community.”
The Commissioner assured residents that security has been restored in Yelewata and surrounding areas, with deployments of mobile police units, tactical teams, and military support.
He emphasized the importance of peaceful protests and urged the public to provide information to help combat insurgency in the state.
Enemari however warned that the Police will not tolerate any form of jungle justice.