Police Arrest 6 Suspects Over Attack On Security Personnel In Benue

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested six suspects in the ongoing response operations in Benue State following a deadly attack on Police Tactical Teams by suspected armed herdsmen and local militias at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of the State.

The attack, which occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025, resulted in the death of three police officers, while seven others were still missing.

The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari, is currently leading the operation geared towards rescuing the missing officers and arresting the fleeing suspects.

Force PRO, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said in a statement that the inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, strongly condemned the attack, describing it as cruel, unwarranted, and an affront on the good people of Benue State.

He explained that the arrested suspects were in custody and assisting with useful information.

Meanwhile, the IGP has directed the deployment of additional tactical assets to the area and assured that no stone will be left unturned in restoring peace and security in Benue State.

Equally, the Nigeria Police Force urged members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of security agencies, as the Force continued to intensify efforts towards rescuing missing personnel, apprehending fleeing suspects, and dismantling the criminal networks behind such reprehensible attacks.