The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclosed, it apprehended six (6) suspects in its ongoing response operation in Benue State after the Police Tactical Teams suffered a “deadly” attack by suspected herdsmen at Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area (LGA).
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the deployment of additional tactical assets to make sure the suspects are quickly arrested.
This was made known via a statement signed by CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Sunday 21 September, 2025.
Three (3) officers were killed in the attack which occurred on 19 September, 2025, while seven (7) others are still missing, the NPF revealed.
The Statement reads: “The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six (6) 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.
“The attack, which occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025, resulted in the death of three police officers, while seven others are still missing. The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari, is currently leading the operation geared towards rescuing the missing officers and arresting the fleeing suspects.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, strongly condemns the attack, describing it as cruel, unwarranted, and an affront on the good people of Benue State.
“The arrested suspects are in custody and assisting with useful information. Equally, the IGP has directed the deployment of additional tactical assets to the area and assured that no stone will be left unturned in restoring peace and security in Benue State.
“Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force urges members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of security agencies, as the Force continues to intensify efforts towards rescuing missing personnel, apprehending fleeing suspects, and dismantling the criminal networks behind such reprehensible attacks.”
