Mr Adesina equally said that the command rescued 46 kidnapped victims during the period under review.
The police command in Plateau has restricted movement in five local government areas ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Mr Alabo said the state commissioner of police thanked residents of Plateau for conducting themselves peacefully.
He advised them to report such misconduct within the state.
”We want to appeal to all citizens to eschew all forms of violence,” the statement read.
The police said that out of the 178 suspects, 118 were arrested on July 7 for cult activities, being their day of celebration and initiation of new members.
“He has also been briefed on the previous security arrangement.”
He urged local authorities and the Benue Government to provide infrastructure, vehicles and other logistics for the police.
The police were said to have stopped the state APC State Executive Council Meeting (SEC) and its stakeholders meeting.
The REC said that 230 presiding officers were deployed for the election.
