The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has praised the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies for promptly arresting suspected masterminds of the recent killings at Yeletawa community in Benue State.
Dozens of people were killed in the attack and lots of properties destroyed.
In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, NOA’s Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the arrest was a testament to the commitment of the security agencies to protecting the lives and property of Nigerians.
The NOA director general also said the swift action had brought a sense of relief to the affected communities and other parts of the country.
The statement by the agency’s Deputy Director of Communication and Media, Mr. Paul Odenyi, also hailed the security agencies for their tireless efforts in maintaining law and order in the country.
He expressed confidence in the security agencies to do a good job, “emphasising that the arrest would serve as a deterrent to others who might be planning similar heinous crimes”.
Issa-Onilu also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for issuing the order to the security agencies to fish put the perpetrators of the heinous crime.
Reflecting on the efforts of NOA in engaging the government, particularly on security matters, the agency boss noted that under the Nigerian Promise of the National Values Charter, peace and security are considered one of the fundamental promises made by leaders to the people.
According to him, the recent arrest of the suspected mastermind behind the massacre is a fulfillment of this promise.
