The Federal Government has announced plans to arraign suspects arrested in connection with the recent killings in Yelwata, Benue State, on Monday.
According to a press release issued on Sunday, the suspects, who have been strongly linked to the deadly attacks in the Benue community, will be arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.
The arraignment follows what the government described as a painstaking investigation and close collaboration among relevant security and investigative agencies, which led to the arrest of the suspects.
The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice assured Nigerians that justice would be diligently pursued in the case, stressing that the prosecution is intended to send a strong warning to all enemies of the country, regardless of the guise under which they operate.
“The Federal Government is determined to ensure that those responsible for the heinous killings are held accountable in accordance with the law,” the statement said.
Reaffirming the stance of the Tinubu administration, the AGF’s office emphasised that protecting lives and property remains a core responsibility of government, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The statement was signed by Kamarudeen Ogundele, Special Adviser to the President on Communication and Publicity in the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
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