Benue Bloodshed: Gunmen Kill Officers, Six Suspects Nabbed
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed a deadly assault on its Tactical Teams by suspected armed herdsmen and local militias, which occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Agu Centre, located in the Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. This violent ambush resulted in the death of three police officers, with an additional seven personnel initially reported missing, triggering a widespread security operation.
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, vehemently condemned the attack, characterizing it as
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