Benue Police Arrest Suspected Bandits Behind Anwule Community Massacre!

Benue Police Arrest Suspected Bandits Behind Anwule Community Massacre!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Benue State Police Command has announced the arrest of suspected armed bandits linked to the recent brutal attack on Anwule community in Ohimini Local Government Area. The operation marks a critical breakthrough in efforts to restore peace in one of Benue’s most violence-stricken regions.

“We have apprehended individuals directly connected to the Anwule killings. Investigations are ongoing, and more suspects are being trailed,” said SP Sewuese Anene, the command’s spokesperson, during a press briefing.

Key Details:

• The attack occurred in early November, leaving at least seven villagers dead and several others injured.
• The assailants reportedly stormed the community at night, setting homes ablaze and shooting indiscriminately.
• Police say the arrests followed actionable intelligence and collaboration with local vigilantes.
• Recovered from the suspects were weapons, mobile phones, and items belonging to victims.

Why It Matters:

• The incident sparked widespread outrage across Benue and renewed concerns about the frequency of rural violence.
• This arrest brings hope to victims’ families and may serve as a deterrent to future attacks.
• It reflects improved intelligence gathering and community-police relations in a state plagued by herder-farmer clashes and criminal gangs.

What to Watch:

• Whether the suspects will be swiftly charged and prosecuted.
• Additional arrests as investigations continue.
• Reactions from Anwule residents, civil society, and the Benue State Government.

Sources:

1. Daily Trust — Benue Police Arrest Suspects Involved in Ohimini Attack
2. Channels TV — Security Forces Nab Bandits Linked to Anwule Massacre
3. Punch Nigeria — Outrage as Bandits Kill Villagers in Benue’s Ohimini LGA
4. Benue State Police Command Press Briefing (November 2025)

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