Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested three suspects, including a vigilante commander and a herdsman, following an attack that left several dead in Anwule community, Ohimini Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Isah Peter and Moses Peter from Agatu LGA, were detained after coordinated investigations linked them to the deadly incident.
The Anwule attack has sparked renewed tension in the region, with residents and community leaders expressing fears of further violence and reprisals. Local sources confirmed the involvement of both vigilante operatives and suspected herdsmen in the violence that began as a sustained series of assaults several days earlier.
Benue State remains a flashpoint for farmer-herder clashes, and the recent arrests highlight efforts by police to address the escalating insecurity and apprehend those responsible for the fresh wave of killings. Police authorities assure the public that additional security personnel have been deployed to Anwule and surrounding areas to restore peace and prevent further attacks.