By James Agberebi 05 January 2024 | 1:55 pm Police have arrested eight suspects in connection with the killing of about 200 persons, in some communities of Bokkos, Barkin-Ladi, and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Christmas Eve. Plateau Police spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, said on Thursday that the suspects were arrested at different locations. “Concerning the Inspector General of Police’s deployment, we… Police Police have arrested eight suspects in connection with the killing of about 200 persons, in some communities of Bokkos, Barkin-Ladi, and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Christmas Eve. Plateau Police spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, said on Thursday that the suspects were arrested at different locations. “Concerning the Inspector General of Police’s deployment, we have been getting tremendous success from that process. “It would also interest you to know that seven persons, in fact as of the last count, there are now eight of them under investigation in our custody and they have been moved to the state CID where the AIG Zone 4 and the commissioner of police are overseeing the affairs of the operation and also the investigation.” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had ordered an investigation into the incidents. Also, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang called for united efforts to apprehend those responsible for the killings. Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the area to sympathize with the people of the North-Central State. 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