Lifeless bodies of the eight policemen who were declared missing after a deadly attack on security operatives at Agu Centre, on the border of Katsina-Ala and Ukum LGAs of Benue State, have been recovered.
Dr Justin Shaku, Chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA disclosed this to reporters in Makurdi on Monday.
According to him, “this brings the number of officers killed to 11 (10 policemen and one BSCPG)”.
According to report, the unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, when a team of security operatives came under the attack of armed invaders.
Three personnel were immediately confirmed dead while eight others were declared missing.