Security operatives nab LG chairman over alleged attempt to assassinate Benue Speaker, Dajoh
The police arrested two individuals, including a local government chairman, in connection with an alleged conspiracy to assassinate Benue State House of Assembly Speaker Aondona Hycenth Dajoh.
Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force’s spokesman, confirmed this in a statement on Monday.
According to the statement, investigations revealed that the LG chairman allegedly contacted a militia to eliminate Dajoh.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the Local Government Chairman allegedly contracted a militia with the sinister intention of eliminating the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Hycenth Dajoh,” the statement read.
He added that,
“The operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) swiftly swung into action upon receiving credible intelligence regarding the planned assassination.
“Both suspects are currently in police custody and are actively cooperating with investigators in the ongoing inquiry.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to upholding the safety and security of citizens and public officials.”
He assured that both suspects would face the full weight of the law.