The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested six (6) suspects in an ongoing response operation in Benue following a deadly attack on Police Tactical Teams by suspected armed herdsmen and local militias at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement on Sunday, police spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, strongly condemned the attack, describing it as cruel, unwarranted, and an affront on the good people of Benue State.

Hundeyin added that the IGP has deployed additional tactical assets to ensure the speedy arrest of the remaining suspects.

The attack, which occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025, resulted in the death of three police officers, while seven others are still missing.

The Benue State Commissioner of Police, CP Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari, is currently leading the operation geared towards rescuing the missing officers and arresting the fleeing suspects.

“The arrested suspects are in custody and assisting with useful information. Equally, the IGP has directed the deployment of additional tactical assets to the area and assured that no stone will be left unturned in restoring peace and security in Benue State,” Hundeyin said.

Meanwhile, the police has urged members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of security agencies, as its operatives continue to intensify efforts towards rescuing missing personnel, apprehending fleeing suspects, and dismantling the criminal networks behind such reprehensible attacks.