BENUE: SANKERA ATTACK: POLICE ACTION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

BENUE STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE 18TH APRIL ,2025 SANKERA ATTACK: POLICE ACTION On 17/4/2025 at about 2100hrs, information was received that a large number of suspected militia had invaded Sankera axis of Benue state with intention to attack communities around Gbagir, Ukum Local Government Area. Upon receipt of this report, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Police command, CP. Steve H. Yabanet FCID, psc (+) ordered tactical teams to move to the area and join forces with police officers on ground and other security agencies to forestall the attack. Following this order, a team of officers moved to the area and engaged them. While the attackers were being repelled in the early hours of today, they shot sporadically at unsuspecting farmers as they came across them . Five (5) persons were recovered at Gbagir area and taken to the hospital where they were confirmed dead. Unfor...
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