The Benue Police Command has apprehended two people in connection with the violent demonstration in Gwer-East Local Government Area that resulted in the burning of the council secretariat, the chief’s palace, and some properties in Naka Town.
Keep in mind that there was a violent protest on Tuesday in Naka, the administrative capital of Gwer West LGA, following the killing of three members of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards by armed invaders on Monday night.
This was confirmed by a police spokesperson, Catherine Anene, in a statement released on Wednesday.
According to a report made by the Naka Police Division, the demonstration began at 9 a.m. on March 11, 2025, after it was alleged that three boys had been murdered by suspected armed attackers.
According to Anene, in reply, the Police Commissioner, CP Steve Yabanet, and senior administrators of security agencies and the Governor’s Security Adviser, Col. Alexander Ashongu (rtd), quickly descended on the ground to inquire into the matter.
“Upon arrival at the scene, it was gathered that some suspected herders had attacked and killed three youths in the area.
“Consequently, the youths mobilised themselves for a protest that eventually became violent and led to the destruction of the local government secretariat, Ter Nagi’s palace and properties of other prominent sons of Gwer-west.
“The increased presence of police teams assisted the division to put the situation under control. Two ring leaders of the youth were arrested and investigation is ongoing,” she stated.
She sent her condolences to the families of the victims.
Anene stated that the CP, Yabanet, condemned in strong terms the murders and the ensuing destruction of property, vowing to bring to book those involved.
