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Suspected herdsmen kill 4 policemen in Benue

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The Benue State Police Command Monday confirmed the killing of four of its men by suspected herdsmen.

According to the statement by the Command spokesman, ASP Moses Yamu, the incident happened at Anyibe in Logo Local Government Area of the state.

Logo and Guma local government areas have been under heightened attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen since the new year.

Yamu, in the statement issued, stated that the policemen came under the fire of insurgents at Anyibe, Logo LGA between 18.00 hours of Sunday and early Monday morning.

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“Sadly at the moment, four casualties have been suffered by police,” Yamu noted.

Yamu said that additional reinforcement, including the air asset of the police, has been deployed by Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.

The PPRO expressed assurance that the attackers would soon be arrested and be made to face justice.

 

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