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.
