Two police officers, Inspector Amos Okoh and Inspector Joseph Adowebo, were wounded in a gun attack by unknown assailants along Ogobia–Adoka Road in Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, on Sunday at approximately 9 p.m.
According to sources cited by Zagazola Makama, the officers were on routine patrol when they were ambushed by armed men. Following a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Adoka swiftly deployed a team to the scene, evacuating the injured officers to the Teaching Hospital in Otukpo, where they are reportedly responding to treatment.
The Benue State Police Command has initiated a manhunt to apprehend the attackers and bring them to justice.
Authorities have called on residents to remain calm and provide any information that could aid in capturing the perpetrators.
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