Tinubu to security chiefs: How come there’re no arrests? Arrest Benue residents’ killers

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, to immediately arrest killer herders who perpetrated the heinous killing of over 100 people in Yelewata in Benue State.

Tinubu gave the directive while addressing stakeholders at the Government House, Markudi, the capital of Benue State, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

The president called out the IGP to know why arrests have not been made.

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“How come no one has been arrested for committing this heinous crime in Yelewata. Inspector-General of Police, where are the arrests? The criminals must be arrested immediately,” President Tinubu said.

He urged the heads of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) to intensify surveillance and gather actionable intelligence to apprehend the perpetrators.

He also told the CDS of the need for vigilance and collaboration between communities and security forces.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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