The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has arrived in Benue state.

The visit by the IGP to the state followed the sad incident in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State where nearly 250 people were killed by suspected herdsmen.

The Nigeria Police Force made the announcement in a terse statement on its official Facebook page on Monday.

The post revealed that Kayode Egbetokun has ordered for more deployment of tactical teams to tackle the security crisis.

Suspected Fulani herdsmen had attacked the community near Makurdi the state capital and burnt the unsuspecting citizens alive.

The situation sparked a protest by hundreds of Benue youths.

The youths staged a protest in Makurdi on Sunday to draw global attention to the incessant and deadly attacks going on in the state.