Benue Killings: Two Arrested as Security Forces Intensify Operations

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the recent killings that rocked parts of Benue State, leaving several communities in fear and mourning.

Security operatives confirmed the arrests during a coordinated operation in one of the affected areas. The identities of the suspects have not yet been released, but authorities say the arrests are a major step in ongoing efforts to track down all those involved in the attacks.

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According to a security source, the suspects are currently being interrogated, and preliminary findings suggest they may be linked to a broader network responsible for the violence. The source added that more arrests are likely in the coming days.

The latest attacks, which occurred earlier this week, led to multiple casualties and displacement of residents, prompting renewed calls for government intervention and improved security in the region.

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The Benue State government has condemned the killings and urged the security agencies to leave no stone unturned in fishing out the masterminds behind the attacks.

As of the time of this report, military and police presence has been reinforced in the affected communities, while investigations are still ongoing.