IGP Kayode Egbetokun
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 28 individuals suspected to be behind the Yelwata killings in Benue State.
IGP Egbetokun said the police are on the heels of other suspects who participated in the attack that left 47 people dead.
“We are on the heels of other suspects who participated in the Yelwata killings,” Egbetokun said at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja.
“The police are not overwhelmed as we are mopping up light and small weapons illegally acquired by some persons.”
The IGP assured Nigerians that the police are intensifying border patrols to curtail the influx of irregular migrants into the country.
“The police will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of lives and property,” he said.
Egbetokun clarified that out of the 28 arrested persons, two have been cleared as they were only used as bait to arrest the 26 suspected masterminds. The arrested suspects will be arraigned in court soon.
