Ayilamo: Police confirmed 11 killed in fresh Benue attack

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that 4 constabulary officers and 7 civilians were killed during an onslaught by suspected equipped bandits connected Ayilamo Community successful Logo Local Government Area of the state.

The bid said the onslaught occurred astatine astir 6:12pm connected Thursday, September 10, 2026, erstwhile the suspected bandits, said to beryllium operating successful ample numbers, invaded the community.

According to a connection issued on Friday by the Public Relations Officer of the Force, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, operatives comprising members of the Police Mobile Force (PMF), tactical teams and accepted officers engaged the attackers successful a weapon conflict that lasted astir 7 hours.

The bid said the information operatives yet repelled the attackers, forcing them to retreat into the surrounding wood successful the aboriginal hours of Friday.

However, 4 constabulary officers were killed portion defending the community.

The bid said the bodies of the officers were recovered from surrounding bushes during hunt and rescue operations.

Seven civilians were besides k...