Police repel bandits, recover 11 bodies in Benue community
The Benue State Police Command has repelled an armed bandit attack on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the spokesman for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Orchia Aondogwu. He said a report received by the command revealed that suspected armed bandits in […] Police repel bandits, recover 11 bodies in Benue…
Police forces thwarted a bandit raid on the Ayilamo community, situated within Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, on September 11, 2026. According to a statement released by the Benue State Police Command spokesman, DSP Orchia Aondogwu, a report indicated that a significant number of suspected armed bandits descended upon the community around 6:12 pm.
Swiftly, the police responded with PMF units, tactical teams, and conventional officers, engaging the attackers in a sustained operation that persisted for seven hours. The assailants were forced to flee into the surrounding forest, leaving behind heavy casualties. Regrettably, four police officers lost their lives in the line of duty, with their bodies recovered during search and rescue operations.
Additionally, seven civilian corpses were found following the attack and were taken to a mortuary for necessary procedures. The Benue State Police Command commended the bravery displayed by the officers who defended the community and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased civilians and the entire Ayilamo Community.
The command assured residents and the people of Benue State that all necessary measures were being taken to protect lives and property, urging the public to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative with security agencies.
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