Gov Alia Condemns Killing of 11 in Benue, Commends DSS Arrests
The governor said the arrests mark progress as police confirmed 11 deaths and urged investigators to track other suspects and collaborators.
- On Thursday, September 10, 2026, suspected armed herders attacked the Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area, Benue State, killing 11 people—four police officers and seven civilians—during a sustained assault lasting several hours.
- In August 2025, police upgraded the Ayilamo Police Station to divisional headquarters to address 'geographical gaps' and strengthen responses to farmer-herder conflicts in vulnerable Benue communities.
- Mobile Police and tactical teams engaged the attackers in a sustained gun battle, forcing them to retreat into the forest with heavy casualties after four officers and seven civilians were killed.
- Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the 'despicable act' and commended the Department of State Services for arresting three suspects, describing the operation as a significant step toward justice.
- Governor Alia directed the DSS to intensify its investigation and extract information from suspects to identify remaining accomplices, while reaffirming his administration's commitment to restoring lasting peace across Benue State.
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Alia commends DSS for arresting suspects over Ayilamo attack
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has commended the Department of State Services, DSS, for the prompt and professional operation that led to the arrest of three suspects allegedly linked to the attack on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area, LGA, of the state.
Gov Alia condemns killing of 11 in Benue, commends DSS arrests
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has denounced the gruesome attack on the Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area, while commending the swift arrest of three suspects allegedly connected to the attack. The attack on Thursday night led to the tragic loss of 11 lives, including four police officers. Rev Fr Alia, according […] Gov Alia condemns killing of 11 in Benue, commends DSS arrests
Benue Governor Alia Condemns Deadly Ayilamo Attack, Commiserates With Victims And Police - Security News Alert
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has condemned a brutal attack on the Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area, which resulted in multiple fatalities, including the deaths of four police officers. In a statement released through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the Governor expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it a harsh, stark […] The post Benue Governor Alia Condemns Deadly Ayilamo Attack, Commiserates With Victims …
Four police officers, seven civilians killed as bandits attack Benue community
The Benue state police command says four police officers and seven civilians were killed when bandits attacked Ayilamo community in Logo LGA of the state on Thursday. Orchia Aondongu, police spokesperson in Benue, said in a statement issued on Friday that the command received a report that suspected armed bandits in large numbers invaded and attacked the community at about 6:12pm on Thursday. Aondongu said police operatives comprising PMF un…
Four police officers, seven civilians killed in Benue attack - TV360 Nigeria
Security forces battled suspected bandits for seven hours in Ayilamo as governor vows to pursue perpetrators…. Eleven people, including four police officers and seven civilians, have been killed after suspected bandits attacked Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack began at about 6:12pm on Thursday when a large group of …
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