Fijabi Olanrewaju
OPERATIVES of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested two suspects including a chairman of one of the local government areas in Benue State allegedly involved in an assassination plot against the Speaker of the state House of Assembly Hon. Aondona Hycenth Dajoh.
Police investigations revealed that the local government chairman whose identity the police is shielding, allegedly contracted a militia with the sinister intention of eliminating the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Dajoh.
Police operatives of the Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) swiftly swung into action upon receiving credible intelligence regarding the planned assassination.
It was learnt that both suspects are currently in Police custody and are reportedly actively cooperating with investigators in the ongoing inquiry.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi while confirming the development, assures that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to upholding the safety and security of citizens and public officials.
He further assured that the arrested suspects will face the full weight of the law, even as he reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, and prevention of crimes at all levels.
Eighteen-Eleven Media