Police has arrested four suspects in connection with the recent attack and killing of some people at Okpokwu community in Benue State.
Suspected herders had attacked Igama community in Okpokwu LGA of Benue state, on Sunday, killing 15 people and burnt several houses.
A statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene on Thursday,said the suspects were arrested after the security operatives overpowered them with their superior gunfire.
She however said one of the suspects died from the injury sustained during a gun duel with security men in their hideouts.
According to the statement, the police teams deployed to the area in collaboration with other security agents have been on cordon and search operations within the forest.
She added that 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.
“ 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
“The corpse has been deposited at the same hospital, while three other suspects are in custody for further investigation.
The statement charged members of Igama community to remain calm and avail useful information to the police for necessary actions.
