Police deny alleged withdrawal of security personnel from Benue community

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Police deny alleged withdrawal of security personnel from Benue community

The Benue State Police Command denied a media report claiming Mobile Police personnel had left Ayilamo in Logo Local Government Area with their belongings, including an armoured personnel carrier. In a statement on Friday, spokesperson Orchia Aondogwu said Mobile Police, divisional police and other tactical teams remain deployed in the community. Commissioner Cletus C. N. Nwadiogbu urged residents to stay calm, verify information before sharing it and cooperate with security agencies.

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