Some members of Hunters and Forest Security Guards in Benue State, have been arrested by the Police Command in the state for Humiliating and forcefully shaving a lady’s hair.
The arrest comes after a viral video of the group forcefully stopping the young lady on a motorcycle, dragging her down, and shaving her hair surfaced on social media.
Eyewitnesses say that the security guards were miffed by the lady’s tinted hair.
Governor Samuel Ortom who had earlier ordered their arrest commended the Benue Police Command for tracking down the culprits.
The guards are alleged to be leaders of the hunters group for breach of security and peace in the state.
Those arrested include Ajonye Peter, who is State Commandant of the guards; Leva Luther, deputy commandant; Jov Peter Charles, Admin Officer, and Godwin Adinya, State Adviser.
The governor, who described the group as illegal, charged the police to properly investigate those involved in the act and ensure that justice was done to serve as a deterrent to other persons who may want to take laws into their hands and visit mayhem on innocent citizens.
The Governor distanced himself and administration from the activities of the illegal organization, saying that “they are not an agency of the state government.”
“The state government has no relationship with the Hunters security outfit and will not in anyway condone their operations in the state.
“The Hunters and Forest Security Guards is not a creation of the Benue State Government and we absolutely do not have any relationship with it in whatever form.
“As the chief security officer of the State, I am appalled by the unlawful acts of these people and I condemn this in unequivocal terms and state categorically that my government has nothing to do with this group and its actions,” Ortom said.
“I have repeatedly maintained that I will never allow criminals take over the state. Benue citizens are law-abiding and we cannot allow illegal bodies to operate and harass people here,” Governor Ortom added.