Traditional rulers, LG officials arrested over killing of soldiers in Benue

Samuel Ortom, Benue state governor, says two officials of Konshisha LGA and two traditional rulers have been detained in connection with the killing of 11 soldiers in Bonta village.

Ortom said their arrest was part of the resolution of the state’s security council which met on Monday.

Those arrested as Sam Kave, deputy chairman, Konshisha LGA; Tersoo Mela, councillor representing Mbatser/Mbaguza ward; Unaha Koko, the district head of Iwarnyam and Emmanuel Adegbenda, head of Bonta.  (The Cable)