The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Emenari Ifeanyi
Innocent, has revealed that his officers engaged in a fierce gun battle with
the attackers of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, where over
200 persons were reportedly killed on Saturday.
Speaking on Sunday, while addressing a group of protesting
youths who came out en masse to demand an end to the bloodshed, Emenari assured
the public that the police are on the ground and committed to restoring peace
across the state.
“We exchanged gunfire with the attackers for more than six
hours during the Yelewata incident. I was monitoring the situation in real
time,” the Commissioner stated.
Describing the ongoing security challenges as a “phase” that
would soon be over, Emenari called on the youths and the general public to
remain calm and support security agencies in their efforts.
“In the last one month, you’ll notice that security presence
has intensified across the state. This is just a phase. We are already passing
through it. It’s like a snake, when you cut off its head, it still struggles
for a while. That is what you’re seeing now. But we have already cut the head
of the snake. Peace will definitely return.”
The commissioner reaffirmed his commitment to nipping
insecurity in the bud, adding that the force would not rest until Benue enjoys
lasting peace.
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