Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja
The Nigeria Police said yesterday they have arrested two suspects for an alleged plot to assassinate the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Hycenth Dajoh.
According to the Police in a statement, the suspects were apprehended through the diligent efforts of their operatives.
They said preliminary investigations revealed that the council chairman allegedly contracted a militia with the sinister intention of eliminating the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Hycenth Dajoh.
The statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the operatives of the Force Intelligence Department and Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) of the police 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 statement said.
The statement said the arrested suspects will face the full weight of the law.
“The Nigeria Police Force reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order and prevention of crimes at all levels,” the statement added.
