Attah Ede, Makurdi
The Benue State Police command, on Thursday, said it has arrested four suspected Fulani herdsmen in connection with the attack at Igama village, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State.
Suspected herdsmen last Sunday, launched attack on Igama community where not less 12 persons were killed and several houses burnt.
The command in a press statement by its Public Relation Officer, , SP Catherine Anene, said that one of the arrested ‘unknown gunmen’ died as a result of an injury he sustained while they engaged security operatives who stormed their hideouts.
According to the statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi: “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 the 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 to St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga for treatment where he eventually gave up the ghost and the corpse was deposited at the same hospital.
“Three other suspects are in custody for further investigation and this was made possible following the Police teams deployed to the area in collaboration with other security agents who have been on cordon and search operations within the forest”.
She however, urged members of the Igama community to remain calm and provide useful information to the police for necessary action.
