By Peter Duru, Makurdi
A police officer has been killed in an attack on a joint police and military checkpoint in Uzer community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The incident, reportedly carried out by suspected armed herders, occurred when the attackers stormed the security checkpoint, prompting troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke, stationed in Ayilamo, and a team of mobile policemen to respond.
A local source said the attackers fled into nearby bushes when they sighted the advancing security personnel.
According to the source, the security forces subsequently launched a follow-up operation to track the fleeing assailants and restore normalcy in the area.
“During the operation, the troops reportedly recovered the body of a Police Inspector who was killed during the attack,” the source said.
He added that the remains of the slain officer were deposited at the Ayilamo Hospital mortuary for autopsy and other necessary procedures.
Confirming the incident, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Peter Aondongu, said the command lost one of its personnel in the attack.
“I can confirm that we lost one of our officers in Ayilamo, as the report stated. Operations in that axis are still ongoing to bring the perpetrators to book,” Aondongu said.
Meanwhile, security forces have intensified patrols and surveillance around Uzer, Ayilamo and other border communities in Logo LGA following the attack.
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