April 18, (THEWILL) – The Benue State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack in the Gbagir area of Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, where five farmers were killed. According to the police, bandits encountered the farmers and began shooting sporadically, resulting in the fatalities.
In a statement on Friday, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Sewuese Anene, said a simultaneous attack was also carried out in Logo local government area, where another twelve persons were killed before the arrival of the police.
“However, Security agencies within the Sankera axis are still engaging the bandits as they retreat to the forest around Taraba state axis”, the statement added.
According to the PPRO, upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Police Command, CP Steve Yabanet, ordered tactical teams to move to the area and join forces with police officers on the ground and other security agencies to forestall further attacks.
The CP warns social media users who are reporting unconfirmed reports and inciting the general public to desist from such actions that are capable of creating unnecessary tension in the state.
The statement quotes the Commissioner of Police reiterating his commitment to fight the attackers and encourage people of Sankera axis to continue to cooperate with the police as the operation is ongoing.
