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The Benue State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected cultists in connection with the killing of eight people in separate violent attacks across parts of the state. The suspects were apprehended following coordinated operations launched by security operatives after intelligence reports linked them to the deadly incidents. (punchng.com)
According to the police, the arrests were made after sustained surveillance and raids on identified criminal hideouts believed to be used by cult groups responsible for recent killings. The Command said the suspects are being interrogated to determine their level of involvement in the violence and to identify other members of their network who may still be at large. (punchng.com)
Security sources revealed that the killings occurred in separate attacks that heightened tension in affected communities, prompting the deployment of additional personnel to restore order and prevent further violence. The police said they recovered some weapons and other items believed to have been used in the attacks during the arrests. (punchng.com)
The Benue State Police Command assured residents that efforts were ongoing to dismantle cult-related networks across the state. It also urged members of the public to remain calm, provide useful information, and cooperate with security agencies as investigations continue into the killings and wider cult activities in the region. (punchng.com)
