{
  "id": 7378884,
  "title": "Group mourns deaths of four policemen, others in Benue attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/group-mourns-deaths-of-four-policemen-others-in-benue-attack",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T19:16:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/group-mourns-deaths-of-four-policemen-others-in-benue-attack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prayer and Support for Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies mourned the deaths of four policemen and seven others who were killed in an attack on the Ayilamo community in Benue State. The attack took place between Thursday night and early Friday morning on 11 September 2026. The group expressed their condolences to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as well as the police force, families and colleagues of the deceased officers. The attackers are believed to have entered the community from Alufu Road in Taraba State, according to residents.\n\nThe Benue State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that four policemen and seven civilians were killed during the assault. The group praised the bravery of the deceased officers, who put themselves at risk to protect lives and defend the community. They noted that several people were injured, and some remain missing following the attack.\n\nThe group called for better support for security personnel, including improved intelligence, equipment, logistics, communications, and welfare. They urged authorities to locate the unaccounted individuals, provide medical care to those injured, and hold those responsible for the attack accountable. They also emphasized the need for stronger intelligence-gathering and early-warning systems to help security agencies respond quickly to threats.\n\nThe group prayed for the deceased's souls and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies.",
  "summary": "A group has mourned the deaths of four policemen and seven civilians killed in an attack on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-mourns-deaths-of-four-policemen-others-in-benue-attack/",
  "key_points": [
    "Four policemen and seven civilians killed in Ayilamo community attack",
    "Attack occurred between Thursday night and Friday morning on 11 September 2026",
    "Group calls for better support for security personnel and accountability"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Group mourns deaths of four policemen, others in Benue attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/group-mourns-deaths-of-four-policemen-others-in-benue-attack-7385049",
        "published": "2026-09-14T19:50:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}