The Kogi State Police Command has arrested two persons including the Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Karaku, in connection with the recent bloodbath in Okene, Kogi State, which left no fewer than 20 people arrested.
Arrested alongside, Karaku, who is a former Chairman of Okene Local Government Area, is Abubakar Adagu, also a former Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area.
The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Muhammed Katsina while briefing newsmen said the suspects have been transferred to Abuja for further investigations.
The Commissioner of Police at media briefing also reassured the residents and relevant authorities of the determination of the police to get to the root of the matter.
He warned that anyone indicted in the ongoing investigation would be made to face the law no matter how highly placed.
He stated that only the security agents were empowered by the law to carry arms, warning that unauthorised persons found with arms and ammunition would be punished in accordance with the laws.