The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested six suspects in an ongoing response operation 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.
Force PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement, said that the attack which occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025, led to the death of three police officers, while seven others remain missing. He said: “The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari, is currently leading the operation to rescue the missing officers and apprehend fleeing suspects. The arrested suspects are already assisting investigators with useful information.”
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, condemned the attack, describing it as “cruel, unwarranted, and an affront on the good people of Benue State.”He ordered the deployment of additional tactical assets to Benue and assured that no stone would be left unturned in dismantling the criminal networks behind such assaults.
The Force urged the public to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of ongoing security operations, stressing that efforts are being intensified to rescue missing personnel and restore peace in Katsina-Ala and its environs.
