The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects, including a chairman of one of Benue State’s Local Government Areas (LGAs), in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate the state House of Assembly Speaker, Aondona Dajoh.
The LG chairman allegedly hired a militia with the intent of eliminating Dajoh, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Monday.
Adejobi revealed that upon receiving credible intelligence about the planned assassination, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team swiftly took action.
The statement added: “The operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team, swiftly swung into action upon receiving credible intelligence regarding the planned assassination.
“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.”
