Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested two suspects, one of whom is a chairman of one of the Local Government Areas of Benue State, allegedly involved in a plot to assassinate the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Hycenth Dajoh.
This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Monday, January 22.
According to the FPRO, preliminary investigations revealed that the Local Government Chairman allegedly contracted a militia with the intention of eliminating the Speaker.
ACP Adejobi said that when operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) received credible intelligence regarding the planned assassination, they swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects.
“Both suspects are currently in police custody and are actively cooperating with investigators in the ongoing inquiry.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to upholding the safety and security of citizens and public officials.
“The arrested suspects will face the full weight of the law, and the Nigeria Police Force reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, and prevention of crimes at all levels,” the Force spokesman stated.
