Men of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Unit have nabbed the alleged mastermind of the killing of over 73 residents of Benue State. The 40-year-old Alhaji Laggi, pictured, was arrested along with three others, namely, Mallam Muminini Abdullahi, Muhammed Adamu and Ibrahim Sule.
The police say Laggi coordinated the January 1st massacre in two communities in Benue state. Over 70 persons were killed and have since been given a mass burial.
Laggi and his accomplices were arrested in Tunga town in Nasarawa state on February 16th and 19th.