BREAKING: For plotting to kill Benue Speaker, police arrest LG chairman

Post Date : January 22, 2024

 

The Nigeria Police Force, through the diligent efforts of its operatives, has successfully apprehended two suspects involved in an alleged assassination plot. The arrested suspects include a Chairman of one of the Local Government Areas of Benue State.

This was contained in a statement by Force Spokesperson, ACP Adejobi Olumuyiwa on Monday.

According to Olumuyiwa, preliminary investigations revealed that the Local Government Chairman allegedly contracted a militia with the sinister intention of eliminating the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Hycenth Dajoh. The operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) swiftly swung into action upon receiving credible intelligence regarding the planned assassination.

Police disclosed that both suspects are currently in police custody and are actively cooperating with investigators in the ongoing inquiry.

Olumuyiwa noted that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to upholding the safety and security of citizens and public officials.

“The arrested suspects will face the full weight of the law, and the Nigeria Police Force reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, and prevention of crimes at all levels.

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