Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Benue State.
He immediately ordered the deployment of additional tactical teams to stop ongoing attacks in the region.
A statement posted by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)on Monday via X confirmed the development.
“IGP arrives Benue, orders for additional deployment of tactical teams,” the statement said.
The deployment follows rising outrage across the country.
‘I’m terribly sad, angry,’ 2face Idibia speaks on Benue killings
Nigerians have taken to social media to demand that the Federal Government declare a state of emergency in Benue.
This comes after a two-day killing spree reportedly carried out by suspected herders.
Reports have it that at least 45 people were confirmed dead in Guma Local Government Area.
However, local leaders fear the toll could exceed 200.
There are reports of entire families being burned alive.
Some security officers are also believed to be among the victims.
Many have criticised the federal government’s silence over the killings.
They compared it with the swift declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State in March — despite no reported deaths there.
ALSO READ TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
All our earthly possessions become useless once we die. Our spiritual condition thereafter becomes our…
We have been looking at small things that have the potential to make a big…
It is evident that Pastor (Dr.) Elijah Oludele Abina, the General Overseer of the Gospel…
In an era where Afrobeats is no longer confined to Africa but commands stages across…
I would have loved to end this in just one episode, but as much as…
Award-winning Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Gold, through his foundation, has announced the 5 Star Care, which…
This website uses cookies.