Video of the suspects linked to the Yelwata massacre in Benue State

A video showing the suspects arrested in connection to the Yelwata massacre that left over 200 dead in Benue state has been released. 

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced on Tuesday, June 24, the arrest of 26 persons suspected to be masterminds of the killings in Yelwata, Benue State. 

A video of the suspects shows them being ushered out of buses late at night and made to line up. 

A number of the suspects appeared old and stooped, causing Nigerians to express divided opinions about the suspects. 
 

Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP said the police were on the heels of other suspects who participated in the Yelwata k!llings. 

The IGP clarified that 28 persons were initially arrested, but 2 have been cleared as they were only used as bait to arrest the 26 suspected masterminds. 

The IGP added that the arrested suspects will be arraigned in court soon, including the 22 suspects who were arrested in Jos over the gruesome murd£r of nine persons travelling to Quanpan for a wedding.
 

Watch below.