Benue: Two police officers killed as gunmen ambush Ayilamo DPO’s entourage
Two newly deployed Mobile Police officers have been killed in an ambush while escorting the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Ayilamo Police Division back to the community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The officers, who were recently deployed to Ayilamo, came under attack at about 6 p.m. on Monday, September 14, while […] Benue: Two police officers killed as gunmen ambush Ayilamo…
Two recently deployed police officers have been killed in an ambush while accompanying the Divisional Police Officer of Ayilamo Police Division back to their community in Logo Local Government Area, Benue State. The attack occurred around 6 p.m. on Monday, September 14, near Makurdi. This brings the total number of police officers killed in Ayilamo to six within a span of four days.
The Benue State Police Command's spokesperson, Peter Aondongu, confirmed the incident to journalists in Makurdi on Tuesday. He stated that the DPO's entourage was ambushed as they returned from Makurdi to Ayilamo. The identities of the deceased officers have not been disclosed at the time of reporting. Local residents reported that the attackers were armed herders operating from forests and abandoned settlements in the area.
They expressed concern over the presence of armed individuals moving through forests and deserted communities. Residents urged the security agencies to intensify and maintain operations in the affected communities to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of residents and security personnel.
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