Police arrest 11 suspected cultists over death of eight people in Benue

Tribuneonlineng | 13-05-2026 04:37am |

Police in Benue State have arrested 11 individuals suspected of involvement in the cult-related killings that resulted in the deaths of eight people in Makurdi during the early hours of Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer for the state command, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the arrests in a statement released to journalists. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to uncover further details surrounding the incident and the motives behind the violent acts. The police have urged the public to remain calm and assist in providing any information that may aid in the investigation.

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