The police said they have arrested four suspects in connection with the attack in Edumoga community, Okpokwu local government area of Benue state.
The Commissioner of Police, Wale Abbas disclosed this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Catherine Anene.
Recall that on 12/6/2022 there was an attack at Igama village, Okpokwu LGA of Benue State by unknown gunmen suspected to be herders.
The commissioner said since the attack, police teams deployed to the area in collaboration with other security agents have been on cordon and search operations within the forest.
CP Abbas said, “On 15/6/2022 at about 0500hrs, the attackers who were trapped in the bush engaged the police in a gun duel that led to arrest of the following suspects in their hideout; Umar Nuhu, Dauda Alhaji, Musa Dako and Umaru Alhaji Sale.
According to him, “One of the suspects by name Musa Dako sustained injuries and was admitted at St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga for treatment where he eventually gave up the ghost and the corpse deposited at the same hospital. Three other suspects are in custody for further investigation.”
The commissioner who advised members of Igama community to remain calm also urged them to avail useful information to the police for necessary actions.