The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of 17 individuals, comprising two cops and fifteen others within the assault by armed bandits at Ayati Group, Ukum native authorities space of Benue State.
Police Public Relations Officer within the state, Catherine Anene who disclosed this in an announcement on Friday, defined that, “On the 08/08/2024 at about 1630hrs whereas regular day by day actions the place happening in Ayati village, Ukum Native Authorities Space of Benue state, numerous armed bandits invaded the village and began taking pictures sporadically at members of the neighborhood.”
Anene added that Law enforcement officials inside the neighborhood responded instantly and have been capable of repel the bandits.
She added nonetheless, that 15 individuals who already sustained gunshot accidents from the assault have been confirmed useless on arrival on the hospital.
The Benue police spokesperson stated the unlucky incident additionally claimed the lives of two (2) cops who have been among the many group that responded to the misery name. “Corpses have been deposited at Normal Hospital Ukum and investigation is ongoing,” the police stated within the assertion.
Anene additional knowledgeable that the state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Hassan Yabanet who visited Ayati for an on-the-spot evaluation, commiserates with the households of the deceased and guaranteed them of his dedication to struggle criminals within the space.
“The CP additionally recommended officers for his or her response and inspired them not to surrender on the operation as extra groups have been despatched to the world for a wider protection and higher engagement of bandits,” the assertion stated.
