Benue attackers captured at Nasarawa border with Ak47, dangerous weapons – Governor Sule

Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule has disclosed that the suspected herdsmen attackers of Yelwata community in Benue State have been captured at the Nasarawa-Benue border.

Sule disclosed this while speaking on AIT saying, the arrest was made possible through intelligence-led operations by the police and other security outfits.

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He said it was a successful operation as several gunmen believed to be connected to the killings in Benue were arrested.

He commended security agents in Nasarawa State for being proactive and vigilant in curbing the escalation and violence across Nasarawa/Benue border, while appealed to arsonists to toe the part of peace.

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Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Nadada, confirmed that the suspected herdsmen were arrested around the Benue-Nasarawa border.

According to him, the suspects were arrested with dangerous weapons including AK 47 which they intended to use in further attacks.

“Our security architecture has been put on high alert since the escalation of violence in Benue.

“During a recent joint patrol, our men intercepted and arrested individuals with strong links to the attacks in Benue.

“They were caught with AK-47s and other dangerous weapons. Investigations are ongoing,” CP Nadada stated.

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