Benue State Police Command has announced the murder of one of its
officers recently kidnapped by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the state.
After reports that four policemen were last week kidnapped and a security van burnt down after suspected Fulani herdsmen ambushed security men in Logo LGA of the state.
The officers were said to be returning from a confidence-building
mission in remote villages when suspected herdsmen opened fire on them
in Tse Akpam village, near Azege town.
Giving update on the incident, the command’s PRO, Moses Yamu told
DAILY POST on Monday that the lifeless body of the officer was
discovered with both eyes, ears and nose plucked out.
He said, “The Command regrets to announce the death of one of its
NCO, who was one of the two remaining missing policemen in the attack of
9/2/2018.
“He was found brutally slaughtered, with eyes and ears as well as
nose removed. We pray that God Almighty grants him eternal rest.
“However, the police remain committed to its statutory and daunting
obligation of ensuring security as well as protection of lives and
property of all, please.”