Ten suspects have been arrested by the Benue State Police Command in connection with the killing of a leader of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Benue state, Alhaji Ardo Mohammed.
Ardo Mohammed and his friend, Yakubu Isah were killed on Friday, shortly after attending a peace meeting in Ohinmini Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement by the Benue state police command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, intensive intelligence gathering and tactical operations carried out by the command led to the arrest of the 10 suspects.
“The suspects were arrested on the night of June 27, 2026, during a coordinated operation by tactical teams in the Otukpo area of the state,” he said.
The command identified the suspects as Titus Thyodenda, 25; Utibe Sam, 20; Owoicho Ameh, 18; Sunday Useni, 21; Sunday Ogbanje, 46; Daniel Raphael, 23; Adokole John, 24; Samuel Ogazi, 32; Agbo Daniel, 25; and Onazi James, 30.
It will be recalled that the MACBAN chairman had attended a peace meeting convened by the Divisional Police Officer of Ohinmini LGA alongside community leaders and Fulani herders.
He and his companion were travelling back from the meeting when gunmen ambushed their vehicle and shot them dead.
Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, commended the tactical teams and investigators for their swift response and professionalism in making the arrests.
He assured members of the public that investigations were ongoing and that efforts had been intensified to identify and apprehend other persons connected with the killing.
He reiterated that the command remained committed to ensuring that all those found culpable were brought to justice in accordance with the law.
The commissioner further appealed to residents of the state to remain calm, continue cooperating with security agencies and provide useful information that could assist the investigation.
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property while sustaining peace and security across the state.