The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists in connection with the killing of a military officer, Corporal Benjamin Jige, who was allegedly stabbed to death.
The suspects were arrested during a joint operation involving police operatives and military personnel following intelligence reports about those responsible for the officer’s death.
The police disclosed the development in a statement published on their official X account on Friday.
According to the statement, the operation was carried out on November 1, 2026, by a combined tactical team led by Captain Useini Ariyo.
The team reportedly stormed New Legit Hotel, where they arrested four suspects identified as Godwin Tanko, 42; Abuchi Simon, 27; Divine Omegle, 32; and Samuel Alonge, 21.
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Police investigations also revealed that other individuals allegedly connected to the killing were still being sought.
Among those declared wanted are a suspected leader of the Vikings Confraternity, popularly known as Bigi Rasta, and Simon Joshua Junior, who reportedly escaped from the scene.
The police said efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects through sustained security operations and searches in surrounding bushes.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Lafia, the state capital, for further investigation.
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