Two Police Officers Killed in Ayilamo Ambush by Bandits
On September 14, 2026, two Mobile Police officers were killed when gunmen ambushed their convoy while escorting the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ayilamo in Logo Local Government Area around 6 p.m. The attack was confirmed by Peter Aondongu, spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, on September 15.
The identities of the deceased officers were not disclosed. Residents reported that the attackers were likely armed herders from nearby forests.
This ambush occurred just four days after another attack on September 10, where four police officers and seven civilians were killed by armed herders in Ayilamo. The Chairman of Logo Local Council Area, Clement Kav, stated that the bodies of the fallen officers were taken to a mortuary in Ayilamo.
On the same day as the ambush, the Benue Police Command presented insurance cheques to families of deceased officers, with Commissioner Cletus Nwadiogbu expressing condolences on behalf of Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu. Despite recent restructuring efforts to enhance security, Ayilamo has experienced a surge in violent attacks.
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