Two police officers were killed on Monday when suspected armed herders ambushed the entourage of the Divisional Police Officer in Ayilamo, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The attack occurred at about 6pm on September 14, 2026, as the DPO returned to Ayilamo from Makurdi after an official engagement.
The slain officers were among Mobile Police personnel recently deployed to the community.
Confirming the incident on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, said two officers in the DPO’s entourage were killed.
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Aondongu said the DPO had gone to Makurdi to collect some items and was returning to Ayilamo when the attackers struck.
The incident came four days after an attack on Ayilamo on September 10 left four police officers and seven civilians dead.
Police said security operatives engaged the attackers in a prolonged gun battle before repelling them and subsequently deployed additional tactical personnel to reinforce security in the area.
Monday’s ambush brings to six the number of police officers killed in attacks around Ayilamo within four days, underscoring the persistent security threat in the community.