Preliminary investigations indicated that the prime suspect had allegedly accused the teenager of stealing N200, 000 before subjecting her to severe assault.
He reiterated the agency’s commitment to combating drug trafficking.
Mr Muhammad said the command had put in place comprehensive security measures across the state.
Mr Abiodun said that the suspects were aged between 27 and 40 years, all of Tsauni Area of Gwagwalada, Abuja and Lambata in Niger State.
The commandant expressed concern over rising cases of accidental and negligent destruction of underground fibre-optic cables across the state.
Mr Bodinga said that the command had commenced an in-depth investigation to ascertain why the suspects were in the state.
He warned that vandals, illegal miners and economic saboteurs would find no refuge under his leadership.
Mr Yahaya-Lawal reiterated the command’s resolve to safeguard communities across Kano State.
“I am here in Edo State to achieve security, productivity and progress,” the new controller was quoted as saying in the statement.
The Benue Police Command has arrested six persons over alleged cult activities in the Guma Local Government Area of the state.
