The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Benue State and ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical teams to the region following a wave of de.adly attacks that have left scores de.ad
A brief statement posted by the Nigeria Police Force on Monday via X confirmed the development.
“IGP arrives Benue, orders for additional deployment of tactical teams,” the statement said.
The deployment comes amid mounting public outrage and calls on social media for the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Benue, following a two-day k!lling spree by suspected herders.
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