BANDITS UNLEASH HAVOC: 4 Killed, 1 Missing in Devastating Ambush on Police and Army Team in Benue

A devastating ambush was carried out by suspected armed bandits on a joint team of police and soldiers near Daudu town in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday, June 13, 2025. The attack, which occurred at around 12 p.m., resulted in the deaths of four security personnel, while a police inspector remains missing.

According to security sources, the incident followed a report that a group of suspected armed herders was advancing toward a nearby settlement, prompting security forces to mobilize and respond to the threat. However, the team fell into a well-planned ambush, triggering a heavy exchange of fire. During the intense gunfight, Police Inspector Mohammed Yakubu was reportedly separated from the team and remains unaccounted for.

A search operation was promptly launched, and the bodies of four personnel were recovered, including members of the military and local vigilantes. The corpses were taken to the mortuary, while the vigilante victim was released to relatives for burial. The search and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate Inspector Yakubu, and additional troops were deployed into the bush as reinforcements. The area has been secured, and aggressive patrols are underway to apprehend the attackers.

This ambush highlights the worsening security situation in Benue State, where communities have come under repeated attacks in recent days. Just last week, dozens were killed in Yelewata, Guma LGA, in what marks the third assault on the village in a short span of time. The increasing frequency and intensity of these attacks have raised concerns about the government's ability to protect its citizens and maintain law and order.

The incident has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for increased security measures to protect vulnerable communities. As the search for Inspector Yakubu continues, the government faces mounting pressure to take decisive action against the perpetrators and address the root causes of these attacks.

In the aftermath of the ambush, the security agencies have vowed to intensify efforts to track down the attackers and bring them to justice. The deployment of additional troops and police personnel aims to restore calm and security in the affected areas, but the challenge remains significant. With the security situation in Benue State deteriorating, it is imperative for the authorities to adopt a comprehensive approach to tackle the menace of banditry and ensure the safety of lives and property.