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Four policemen killed, 11 missing as gunmen attack Benue

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At least four police officers have been killed and 11 others declared missing after some gunmen laid an ambush on a police team in Benue state.

A vehicle belonging to the security personnel was reportedly set on fire while some houses were also burnt during the attack which occurred when the officers were on a patrol from Anyibe to Ayilamo in Logo local government area of the state.

In a statement on Monday, Moses Yamu, police public relations officer (PPRO) in Benue, confirmed the tragic incident.

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He said the inspector-general of police had deployed a team which is in pursuit of the “murderous gang”.

“Sadly, at the moment, four casualties have been suffered by the police,” he said in a statement.

“Additional reinforcement (including the air asset of the police) deployed by the inspector-general of police is in pursuit of the murderous gang.

“They shall definitely be apprehended with their weapons of destruction and made to face the full wrath of the law.”

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