Four police officers and seven civilians have been confirmed dead following an armed attack on Ayilamo Community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
In a statement by the State Police Command's public relations officer DSP Orchia Aondongu the attackers, described as suspected armed bandits, invaded Ayilamo Community in large numbers on Wednesday evening.
Police operatives, including personnel of the Police Mobile Force, tactical teams and conventional officers deployed to the area, responded swiftly and engaged the attackers in a sustained operation.
The Command says the operation lasted about seven hours, with security operatives successfully repelling the attack which forced the assailants to retreat into the surrounding forest.
Commissioner of Police Benue State, Cletus Nwadiogbu, has commended the courage and resilience of the operatives, while paying tributes to the four fallen officers as well commiserated with the families of the deceased civilians and the people of Ayilamo Community.
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