Mr Emenari assured residents of the command’s readiness to maintain law and order before, during, and after the Easter festivities.
The Benue Police Command has arrested six persons over alleged cult activities in the Guma Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson said prompt deployment of patrol and tactical teams to the scene led to the recovery of the corpses.
Mr Edet said the assassins attacked and shot the politician at close range, and he died on the spot.
She said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing gang member.
He appreciated Gov. Hyacinth Alia for his continued support to the command.
Mr Ehi noted that security agencies were working to ensure the safe return of the abducted passengers and driver.
Ms Edet said that during the invasion, security operatives engaged the attackers in a fierce exchange of gunfire.
