FOUR people have been arrested in connection with the killing of 12 soldiers in Bonta community in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue. Among those arrested were two traditional rulers, Vice Chairman of Konshisha LGA and the councillor of Mbatser/Mbaguaza. Recall that the 12 soldiers, including a captain, were killed by local militias while on peace meeting in Bonta community in Konshisha LGA on Easter Monday. The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, who disclosed this, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Security Council meeting on Monday, also said that the arrested persons had been handed over to the police. The governor listed names of those arrested as Sam Kave (LG vice chairman), Tersoo Mela (councillor), Chief Emmanuel Adegbenda (Kindred Head of Mbator) as well as District Head of Iwuarayam, Chief Unaha Koko.

Source: Punch April 19, 2021 23:19 UTC