The Police in Benue State on Monday confirmed the arrest of 11 suspects in connection with suspected cult-related killings in Makurdi metropolis of the state.
Daily Trust had earlier reported that the incident occurred at about 2:30am on Monday at several streets in the High Level area of Makurdi.
Police spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, in a statement, noted that the arrest follows a distress call received from a landlord who reported that armed men invaded his residence, dragged some young men out of their rooms and shot them.
Edet said that detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, while preliminary investigations indicated that the attack was cult-related.
She added that the operation was allegedly carried out by a gang suspected to have been led by one ‘Odinaka,’ said to be notorious for similar criminal activities in the area.
Edet further disclosed that 11 suspects had been arrested in connection with the case, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend the alleged gang leader, who is currently at large.
‘Preliminary investigation reveal that it was a cult related killing done by a team suspected to have been led by one ‘Odinaka’ who has become notorious for such activities. Eleven (11) suspected have been arrested in connection with the case while efforts are being made to arrest the gang leader Odinaka,’ she stated.
Edet added that further details on the incident would be communicated in an official press release to be issued later.