Gunmen Attack Benue, Kill 4 Policemen
No fewer than four police officers were killed and 11 missing after gunmen attacked a police team in Logo local government area of Benue state.
The attackers reportedly set a vehicle belonging to the police on fire, while some houses in the surrounding where also razed down.
The security personnels were said to be on patrol from Anyibe to Ayilamo in Logo.
Confirming the ugly incident on Monday, Moses Yamu, police public relations officer (PPRO) in Benue, said the Inspector General of Police had deployed a team in pursuit of the gang.
“Sadly, at the moment, four casualties have been suffered by the police,” he said in a statement.
“Additional reinforcement (including the air asset of the police) deployed by the inspector-general of police is in pursuit of the murderous gang.
“They shall definitely be apprehended with their weapons of destruction and made to face the full wrath of the law.”