The Nigeria Police Force says it has, through the diligent efforts of its operatives, successfully apprehended two suspects involved in an alleged assassination plot.

The police did not mention the name of the LG chairman and the local government he represents in Benue State.

A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi late Monday night, said the arrested suspects included a Chairman of one of the Local Government Areas of Benue State.

According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the Local Government Chairman allegedly contracted a militia with the sinister intention of eliminating the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Hycenth Dajoh.

“The operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) swiftly swung into action upon receiving credible intelligence regarding the planned assassination.

“Both suspects are currently in police custody and are actively cooperating with investigators in the ongoing inquiry.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to upholding the safety and security of citizens and public officials,” Adejobi said.

He added that the arrested suspects would face the full weight of the law, and that the Nigeria Police Force reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, and prevention of crimes at all levels.