Mr Abiodun said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, when the assailants reportedly rustled some cattle and set several shops ablaze.
The CP warned criminals to keep off the state, as the police would do everything possible to bring them to book.
He assured them that the police remained deeply committed to the welfare of officers and their families.
The CP urged the residents to assist the police with useful information that could aid the investigation.
Mr Shiisu said the arrests followed credible intelligence reports and subsequent raids on identified criminal hideouts.
The seven farmers kidnapped in their farmland at Itaogbolu in Akure North LGA, Ondo State, on Saturday have regained freedom.
The state police spokesperson stated that efforts were underway to rescue the victims.
Mr Ikenga said preliminary information showed that Mbonu and other gang members kidnapped and tortured their victim to death after ransom collection.
A joint security team in Katsina State has neutralised five suspected bandits and recovered their seven operational motorcycles in Wori village, Dandume Local Government Area
Mr Hundeyin said that the police would apprehend the remaining suspects and wrap up the investigation.
