Gunmen Attack Police Patrol in Benue, Leaving Two Officers Injured

Two Nigerian police officers sustained severe injuries on Sunday night when unidentified gunmen ambushed their patrol vehicle along the Ogobia–Adoka Road in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to credible reports reaching Zagazola Makama, the violent attack happened around 9 p.m., targeting officers who were carrying out their routine night patrol duty in the area. The injured policemen were identified as Inspector Amos Okoh and Inspector Joseph Adowebo.

Witnesses revealed that the officers were moving through the Ogobia–Adoka route when heavily armed assailants suddenly opened fire on their patrol van, forcing the team to engage defensively. Although the officers sustained bullet wounds, they were able to call for reinforcement before being evacuated for medical treatment.

Residents of Otukpo have expressed growing fear over the rise of armed attacks and insecurity in some communities of Benue State. The incident adds to a string of recent security challenges affecting the region, with many locals calling for increased patrol and military presence along major roads.

Authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident, vowing to bring the attackers to justice. A senior police source in Benue confirmed that operational units have been deployed to comb the affected areas and ensure that normalcy returns.

This latest ambush underscores the ongoing threat faced by security personnel in rural parts of Nigeria, particularly in Benue State, which has witnessed multiple attacks in recent years. The police command continues to urge residents to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by providing credible intelligence that could help curb crime and ensure community safety.