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Benue: Police confirms killing of officer, motorcyclist by gunmen in Ado LGA

Unknown gunmen have killed a Police Officer and a motorcyclist in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State.

This was disclosed by the Police Command on Thursday.

Catherine Anene, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi that the officers were ambushed by bandits during their routine patrol.

Anene explained that the Force is still investigating the motive behind the attack, adding that the identities of the victims are still unknown.

She said: “They went out for routine patrol on Wednesday, immediately they came out they were ambushed by unknown gunmen. A motorcyclist passing by was also hit. The two died before they could be rushed to the hospital”

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