Police have arrested 28 people suspected of masterminding deadly attacks in Yelewata village. The arrests happened within days of President Bola Tinubu ordering action against those responsible. Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun announced the news during a Tuesday press conference. He said officers continue searching for other people involved in the violence. The police chief stressed his force can handle the situation effectively.
Egbetokun reported that officers are collecting illegal weapons from civilians across the region. All arrested suspects will face court proceedings soon. This applies to 22 people caught in Jos for murdering nine wedding guests traveling to Quanpan. The suspects killed these victims in a separate brutal attack. Police charged them with the gruesome murders.
Armed herders attacked Yelewata village several weeks earlier. They killed approximately 200 residents and destroyed many homes and buildings. The violence shocked people around the world. Pope Leo XIV expressed sympathy for the victims and their families. President Tinubu visited Benue State after the massacre.
The president toured the affected areas and met with local leaders. He ordered the Inspector General to find and arrest everyone responsible. Tinubu demanded swift justice for the families who lost loved ones. The government promised to prevent future attacks on innocent communities. Security forces received new instructions to protect rural villages from similar violence.
Egbetokun reported that officers are collecting illegal weapons from civilians across the region. All arrested suspects will face court proceedings soon. This applies to 22 people caught in Jos for murdering nine wedding guests traveling to Quanpan. The suspects killed these victims in a separate brutal attack. Police charged them with the gruesome murders.
Armed herders attacked Yelewata village several weeks earlier. They killed approximately 200 residents and destroyed many homes and buildings. The violence shocked people around the world. Pope Leo XIV expressed sympathy for the victims and their families. President Tinubu visited Benue State after the massacre.
The president toured the affected areas and met with local leaders. He ordered the Inspector General to find and arrest everyone responsible. Tinubu demanded swift justice for the families who lost loved ones. The government promised to prevent future attacks on innocent communities. Security forces received new instructions to protect rural villages from similar violence.
