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Gunmen Kill Three People, Including Two Policemen and a Foreigner, in Benue State

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A deadly attack by armed men in Ukum Local government Area of Benue State has resulted in the loss of three lives, including two policemen and a foreigner. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, with the victims being killed when the armed men attacked Symmetry Trading Company, where they also abducted two foreigners. The victims were Chinese nationals working as engineers at the company. This attack comes as the country is grappling with an increased wave of insecurity and violent attacks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Three people, including two policemen and a foreigner, were killed in an attack by armed men in Ukum Local government Area of Benue State.
  • The attack occurred at Symmetry Trading Company, where the armed men also abducted two foreigners, who are Chinese nationals working as engineers.
  • The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) confirmed the incident and stated that more police officers have been deployed to the area for the trail of the hoodlums and rescue of the kidnap victims.
  • The attack is part of a larger wave of insecurity and violent attacks in the country, with a growing concern for the safety and security of citizens and foreigners.
  • The incident highlights the urgency for more effective measures to be taken by the authorities to address the growing wave of insecurity.
  • The names of the victims and the details of the abducted foreigners have not been released.
  • The motivations behind the attack are still unknown, but it is likely linked to the growing wave of insecurity in the region.
  • The incident has sparked concern for the security and safety of foreigners working in the country.
  • The authorities have responded to the incident by deploying more police officers to the area to track down the perpetrators and rescue the abducted foreigners.

Statistics:

  • 3 people killed in the attack (2 policemen and 1 foreigner).
  • 2 foreigners were abducted by the armed men.
  • The attack occurred at Symmetry Trading Company in Ukum Local government Area of Benue State.
  • The police have deployed more officers to the area to track down the perpetrators.
  • The incident is part of a larger wave of insecurity in the country.
  • No further details on the attacked foreigners have been released.

Sources:

  • Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi.
  • DSP Catherine Anene, who confirmed the incident.

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