Panic gripped the Udei community in Guma LGA, Benue State, on Sunday as suspected herdsmen reportedly ambushed and killed three police officers, carting away their rifles during a failed attack.
- Eyewitnesses say the officers were ambushed and overpowered during the assault.
- The attackers allegedly seized their service rifles before fleeing the scene.
- No official statement has been released by the Benue Police Command as of the time of reporting.
- The incident has intensified local fears in a region already plagued by insecurity.
- Community members are calling for immediate intervention and protection from state authorities.
With no prompt response from the authorities, the silence underscores a dangerous pattern: rural officers and residents being left to fend for themselves. The rifles taken could empower future violence, a concerning development amid repeated clashes between herders and communities.
