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Ayilamo Attack: Four Police Officers, Seven Civilians Killed in Logo
Four police officers and seven civilians were killed in an attack on Ayilamo community in Logo LGA, Benue State. Police confirmed 11 deaths as residents provided further accounts of the incident.
Police Rescue 13 More Kidnap Victims on Benue’s Otukpo–Adoka Road
The Benue Police Command says 13 passengers abducted while travelling from Enugu to Abuja have been rescued from Amla-Cho Forest in Otukpo LGA, while one suspected kidnapper was killed and an AK-47 recovered during the operation.
Police Rescue 15 Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle Along Itobe–Anyigba Highway
The Kogi State Police Command says 15 kidnap victims have been rescued following a gun battle with suspected abductors along the Itobe–Anyigba Highway in Ofu Local Government Area.
Benue Police Arrest Five Pakistani Nationals, Recover 35 Phones
The Benue State Police Command says five Pakistani nationals were arrested in Otukpo and Ugbokolo, with 35 mobile phones recovered during separate intelligence-led operations.
Benue Police Appoint DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu as New Police Spokesperson
The Benue State Police Command has announced the appointment of DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu as its new Police Public Relations Officer following approval by the Inspector-General of Police.
Benue Police Allege Two Women Staged Fake Kidnap Plot to Extort Ransom
The Benue State Police Command says it has arrested two women who allegedly conspired to stage a fake kidnapping to extort ransom from a family member. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be charged to court if sufficient evidence is established.
Police Arrest More Suspects Over Murder of Benue Professor Gabriel Nyityo
The Benue State Police Command says more suspects have been arrested in connection with the assassination of Prof. Gabriel Saawua Nyityo and his younger brother. The command also denied reports of attacks on the Makurdi-Lafia highway, describing them as false and intended to create panic.
How Tinubu's State Police Initiative Could Reshape Security in Benue
The Federal Government's move to implement state police could have major implications for Benue. If approved, the reform may improve local security, boost community policing and enhance responses to attacks across vulnerable communities.
Kogi Teacher D!es Seven Days After Parent's Assault Over Pupil Discipline; Police Open Homicide Probe
A 30-year-old Kogi State teacher is dead after a parent stormed her school and allegedly beat her for disciplining a pupil. Police have opened a culpable homicide investigation. The suspect is at large.
Benue Police Target Extortion, Order Immediate Closure of Illegal Checkpoints
Benue State Police Commissioner Cletus Nwadiogbu has ordered the immediate removal of all illegal roadblocks and unauthorized checkpoints across the state to curb extortion and improve public safety.