The bodies of eight policemen killed in a deadly attack at Agu Centre, along the Katsina-Ala/Ukum border in Benue State, have been recovered.If You’re Reading From Phoenix Click On Read Original To Read Full Article
LeadNaija News reports that last Friday a joint team of security operatives ran into the ambush of armed assailants, initially leaving three personnel confirmed dead and eight others missing.
The team consisted of officers from Operation Zenda, the Benue State Civil Protection Guard (BSCPG), and the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
Earlier reports indicated that two policemen and one BSCPG operative were killed in the encounter, while eight policemen were declared missing.
However, Leadership reports that the chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Dr. Justine Shaku, confirmed on Monday in Makurdi that the bodies of the eight missing officers had been recovered.
“This brings the number of officers killed to 11 – 10 policemen and one BSCPG operative,” Shaku said, adding that the Benue State Police Commissioner, CP Ifeanyi Emenari, was on the ground to coordinate the response.
He added: “The atmosphere is still tense and unfriendly, but we are on top of the situation.”
Benue State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, also confirmed the recovery of the bodies.
Meanwhile, speaking to journalists, the Commander of the BSCPG, Capt. Ayuma Ajobi (rtd), said that the local security outfit lost one operative and two motorcycles in the attack
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
