IGP ARRIVES BENUE AFTER SUSPECTED HERDSMEN BURN 200 CITIZENS ALIVE.
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IGP ARRIVES BENUE AFTER SUSPECTED HERDSMEN BURN 200 CITIZENS ALIVE.

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Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Benue State following the deadly attack on Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, where nearly 250 people were killed. 


The police disclosed in a statement on Facebook that IGP Egbetokun has ordered additional deployment of tactical teams to tackle the security crisis.


The police authorities assured the public of their commitment to restoring peace, with the state Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, confirming that the IGP has taken over security in the state. 

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Published on June 17, 2025
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