The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with the September 19, 2025, attack on Police Tactical Teams at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
This is contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, and was shared on the Nigeria Police Facebook page on Sunday.
The assault, allegedly carried out by suspected armed herdsmen and local militias, left three officers dead while seven others remain missing.
The commissioner of Police, Benue Command, CP Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari, is leading ongoing operations aimed at rescuing the missing personnel and apprehending those behind the attack.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, condemned the incident, describing it as “cruel, unwarranted, and an affront on the good people of Benue State.”
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The six arrested suspects are currently in custody and assisting investigators.
To reinforce operations, the IGP has ordered the deployment of additional tactical assets to the affected area.
Police have urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative with security agencies as efforts continue to rescue the missing officers, track fleeing suspects, and dismantle criminal networks in the region.