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DPO Detained over killing of Apostle Suspect

The Nigeria Police force on Saturday announced that they have arrested and detained the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Auchi Division over the extra judicial killing of the prime suspect of the alleged attempt to kidnap the General overseer of Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleiman.

Ayodele Suleiman, a chief superintendent of police in charge of Auchi, was taken into custody as investigation opens into his controversial action at the scene of the attack, police said.

Mr Suleman, leader of Pentecostal movement Omega Ministries, escaped the attempted assassination with his wife and children at about 5:00 p.m., he said in a statement. Seven people were killed, including at least police officers who were among the preacher’s security team, officials said.

“As part of the measures of the Command concerning the circumstances that led to the death of one of the surviving members of the monstrous gang that attacked the convoy of Apostle Johnson Suleiman, General overseer of Omega Fire Ministry, the outgoing CP now AIG Abutu Yaro fdc has ordered the withdrawal of CSP Ayodele Suleiman, DPO Auchi, for debriefing at the State Headquarters with immediate effect,” Edo police deputy spokesperson Jennifer Iwegbu said in a statement Saturday morning.

The police promised that “no stone would be left unturned to unearth the circumstances surrounding it.”

Mr Suleman had alleged cover-up after the police chief killed the suspect, who had been arrested by local vigilante members while fleeing the scene of the assassination attempt on Friday evening. The DPO’s extra-judicial action was captured on video that has since made social media rounds. It was unclear how many people were involved in the attack, and Mr Suleman accused the police of complicating the investigation by executing the only suspect arrested in connection with it.

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Ukum massacre: Buhari condemns latest killings in Benue

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent attacks in Benue State.

The President said it is unacceptable for lives to be taken by herdsmen and farmers alike.

DAILY POST reports that over 50 persons were gunned down by suspected herdsmen in Gbeji town in Ukum LGA of Benue State.

According to him, no one should attack anyone because of their way of life. Neither should anyone take revenge on others for injustice done to them. Both should be held accountable for their actions, and justice delivered.

Buhari spoke through his media aide, Garba Shehu on Saturday, where he equally said it’s unacceptable for the lives of those merely practising their duties as police officers and government officials to also be lost. Government will hold those that took those lives to account.

There are many times when President Buhari and Governor Ortom of Benue State have disagreed politically. But, today, the President puts all these aside, to reach out to the Governor to express the heartfelt condolences of the nation for what has occurred in recent days.

The statement added that the President pledges the full support of the Federal administration in assisting him, his State government, and people of Benue with resources to investigate what has occurred.

“When tragedies like this occur, we must remember first and foremost that we are all Nigerians.

“Politics too often gets in the way of what is best for our nation. Too often, it divides us. As those who have been entrusted with leadership by our citizens, we have a duty to remember that, and do everything we can to bridge divisions and come together in the interest of all our people,” the number one citizen stated.