Police operatives in Benue State have shot dead a notorious armed robbery and assassination suspect identified as Saater, who had long been on the command’s wanted list.
According to a statement released on Monday, October 20, by the state police spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, the suspect was killed during a gun battle with detectives in Makurdi over the weekend. Edet said the confrontation occurred when officers attempted to arrest Saater, who opened fire on them around George Akume Way.
The police said Saater had been wanted for the assassination of Aondoakaa Yayol, commander of the local hunters’ association in Wannune, who was shot dead on June 20, 2025, as well as the killing of Yayol’s wife, Kashimana, on February 11, 2023.
“Acting on credible intelligence that the suspect had returned to Makurdi with plans to launch fresh attacks, detectives moved swiftly to apprehend him,” the statement read. “He engaged the police team in a shootout but was subdued and arrested.”
The suspect sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange and was rushed to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), where he was confirmed dead. His body has since been deposited at the hospital morgue.
Recovered items included an AK-47 rifle, a locally made shotgun, several rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, cartridges, and seven SIM cards believed to have been stolen.
Commissioner of Police, CP Ifeanyi Emenari, cautioned residents against engaging in criminal activity and urged them to report any suspicious movements to the nearest police station. He assured that the command remains committed to protecting lives and property across Benue State.
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