Police arrest 6 for killing officers in Benue

The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested six suspects over an attack on its Tactical Teams by suspected armed bandits and local militia in Benue State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Hundeyin said the suspects were arrested during an ongoing response operation in Benue State, following a deadly attack on the police teams at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of the state.

Hundeyin said the attack which occurred on Friday led to the death of three police officers, with seven others missing.

The police spokesman said the Benue State Commissioner of Police, Innocent Emenari, has since been leading the operation to rescue the missing officers and arrest other fleeing suspects.

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He said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, condemned the attack, describing it as cruel, unwarranted, and an affront on the people of Benue State.

Hundeyin noted that the IGP had ordered the deployment of additional tactical assets to the area, adding that no stone would be left unturned in restoring peace and security in Benue State.

Hundeyin disclosed that the arrested suspects are in police custody, assisting with useful information.

The police spokesman enjoined the public to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive to security agencies as efforts were being intensified to ensure the rescue of the missing personnel.

He stated that the target was also to apprehend the fleeing suspects and dismantle the criminal networks behind such reprehensible attacks.

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