Benue Police Operations: Ammunition Seizure, Attack Repelled

The Nigeria===Benue State Police Command conducted successful security operations on February 6, 2026. These operations included the arrest of a suspect, Saamoga (also known as Aleki), in Ukum Local Government Area, who was found transporting 117 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition destined for Nigeria===Taraba State. The suspect later died while receiving medical treatment for a gunshot wound sustained during his apprehension. In a separate incident, the Nigeria===Benue State Police Command's Rapid Response Squad repelled an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on the Edikwu Icho community in Apa Local Government Area. Additionally, reconstruction work has commenced on a bridge previously destroyed by suspected herdsmen, with heavy security presence. Commissioner of Police Ifeanyi Emenari commended the officers and reaffirmed the Nigeria===Benue State Police Command's commitment to proactive policing, acknowledging the collaboration with entities like the Nigeria===Nigerian Army and Nigeria===Benue State Government officials.