Benue police arrest 10 suspects in connection with MACBAN chairman's killing
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The Benue State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects following the killing of Alhaji Ardo Mohammed, the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria MACBAN. The arrests were made on June 27, 2026, in the Otukpo area during a coordinated operation. The suspects identified are Titus Thyodenda, Utibe Sam, Owoicho Ameh, Sunday Useni, Sunday Ogbanje, Daniel Raphael, Adokole John, Samuel Ogazi, Agbo Daniel, and Onazi James. Mohammed and his friend, Yakubu Isah, were killed on Friday after attending a peace meeting in Ohinmini Local Government Area. They were ambushed by gunmen in Okudu village, Otukpo Local Government Area, while returning from the meeting. The state Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, commended the tactical teams for their swift response and assured the public that investigations are ongoing to apprehend all individuals connected to the killing. He urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies.
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