Admin I Monday, Jan. 22, 2024
ABUJA, Nigeria- The Nigeria Police Force, through the diligent efforts of its operatives, has successfully apprehended two suspects involved in an alleged plot to kill speaker of the Benue House of Assembly.
The arrested suspects include a Chairman of one of the Local Government Areas of Benue State.
In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer, Prince Muyiwa Adejobi said preliminary investigations revealed that the Local Government Chairman contracted a militia with the sinister intention of eliminating the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Hycenth Dajoh.
According to him, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) swiftly swung into action upon receiving credible intelligence regarding the planned assassination.
He said both suspects are currently in police custody and are actively cooperating with investigators in the ongoing inquiry.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to upholding the safety and security of citizens and public officials”, he said.
He said the arrested suspects will face the full weight of the law, and that the Nigeria Police Force reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, and prevention of crimes at all levels.