4 policemen, 7 villagers killed in Benue
At least four mobile policemen and seven villagers were killed early Friday morning by armed invaders in Ayilamo community of Tombo ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Residents said the attackers, allegedly numbering over 200, invaded the farming community through Alufu road in neighbouring Taraba State and advanced towards Ayilamo, where they shot […]
In the early hours of Friday, an armed group invaded the Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, resulting in the deaths of four policemen and seven villagers. The attackers, believed to be over 200 in number, entered the community via Alufu road in neighboring Taraba State before attacking and setting houses ablaze.
A resident, Tyolumun Ugande, reported that a detachment of mobile policemen tried to repel the invaders, engaging them in a prolonged gun battle that lasted several hours from Thursday night. The attackers eventually fled into the surrounding forest after the sustained gunfight, with the bodies of four policemen discovered in the bushes on Friday morning.
Another resident, James Udough, stated that this was the second time within a month that security personnel deployed to Ayilamo had been killed. The persistent attacks on the community have reportedly persisted for over two years, leading residents to call for increased security measures. The Police in Benue State confirmed the incident, stating that four police officers paid the ultimate price defending the community, while seven civilian bodies were also recovered following the attack.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, highlighted the bravery of the security personnel, while the State Commissioner of Police, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, paid tribute to the slain officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
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