Gunmen Kill DPO In Benue News
The police public relations officer, Catherine Anene who confirmed the killing, said, “On January 31, 2023 at about 1:40pm, information was received at Naka Police division Gwer-west local government that armed men blocked Makurdi-Naka road and commuters were running back to Naka town for safety”
She said upon hearing this, the divisional police officer of Naka Police division, SP. Abubakar mobilized a team and moved to the scene. According to her, “on sighting the police vehicle, the hoodlums engaged them in a gun duel that lasted until the police were able to suppress these hoodlum and rescue people that were held at the road, however, the DPO who led the team sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to General Hospital Naka where he was eventually confirmed dead”.
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