By Peter Duru, Makurdi
Four policemen and seven others have been reportedly killed following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.
The attack also left several others injured and many others unaccounted for.
The incursion, which occurred on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026, was reportedly repelled by security operatives after a fierce gun battle that lasted about seven hours.
The Benue State Police Command, in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Peter Aondongu, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, said the attackers invaded Ayilamo community at about 6:12pm in large numbers.
