From Attah Ede, Makurdi
The death toll in Friday and Saturday’s deadly attack by suspected armed herdsmen and local militia from Sankara axis, on Police Tactical Teams at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Areas of Benue State, was on Monday put at 11, following the recovery of eight new bodies.
Sources in Katsina- Ala told journalists on phone in Makurdi that the casualties from the attack ‘had increased following the recovery of more bodies.
The victims included policemen and other members of security agencies, bringing the number to 11 officers who have been killed from the attack.
The Inspector General of Police(IGP), Kayode Egbetekun had on Sunday, 21st September, confirmed that three police officers were killed and 7 others missing, while six(6) suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack.
Giving the update on Monday, the Executive Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Mr. Justin Shaku, confirmed to our correspondent on phone that, 8 bodies of dead Police officers were recovered on Sunday night.
This brings the number to 11 officers who have been killed.
“The State Commissioner of Police CP, Ifeanyi Emenari is right here with me. Though the atmosphere is still tense and unfriendly. But we are on top of the situation.
“So far we have recovered eight more dead bodies of officers and researching is still ongoing, thanks”, Shaku said.
