Benue Bloodshed: Gunmen Kill Officers, Six Suspects Nabbed
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a deadly attack by armed herdsmen and local militias in Benue State, resulting in police casualties and missing officers. Six suspects are in custody as the IGP condemns the violence and orders intensified operations to restore peace and locate personnel.Pelumi Ilesanmi • Local • 9 months ago • 1 minute read •
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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