Tension In Benue: IGP Storms State, Deploys More Tactical Teams Amid Rising Bloodshed

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday arrived in Benue State in response to the recent deadly assault on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen.

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) confirmed the IGP’s arrival in a post on (formerly Twitter), announcing that he has ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical teams to bolster security efforts in the North-Central state.

In a related development, other top security chiefs have also arrived in Benue, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to restore peace and end the ongoing wave of violence.

This update was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Onanuga noted that the President reiterated his earlier directive for security agencies to take decisive actions to bring lasting peace to the state.

President Tinubu’s renewed call for action follows a fresh wave of reprisal attacks that have reportedly claimed the lives of about 200 people.