Nigeria Benue Attack: Eight More Police Bodies Recovered as Death Toll Rises to Eleven

The Digest:

The death toll from Friday’s ambush on security personnel in Benue State has risen sharply with the recovery of eight additional bodies, bringing the total to eleven confirmed fatalities. The attack, carried out by armed herdsmen and local militia, targeted a joint police and civil protection team during a clearance operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.

Key Points:

• Eight more bodies of police personnel were recovered Sunday night.
• The death toll from the ambush now stands at eleven officers.
• The attack targeted a joint police and Benue Civil Protection Guards team.
• Armed gangs ambushed the team between Tse Agbami and Agu Centre.
• Operational vehicles were burnt, and motorbikes were carted away by attackers.
• The Police Commissioner is on the ground, but the atmosphere remains tense.
• The Benue State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement.

The rising casualty count underscores the persistent vulnerability of security forces in the region, where coordinated attacks continue to challenge state authority and community safety.

Sources: Vanguard