Six human bodies recovered as police intensify search after another round of attack

Six human bodies recovered as police intensify search after another round of attack

The Nigeria Police Force in Benue State has stepped up security operations following a deadly attack on farmers in Apa Local Government Area of the state.

So far, six bodies have been recovered.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Udeme Edet, the command said the incident occurred in the early hours of March 13, 2026, when suspected armed herders invaded cashew plantations in the Asaba, Ojantele and Okpette communities while farmers were working.

Police said a joint security team comprising operatives of the police, military personnel and local youths was immediately deployed to surrounding forests to begin search and rescue operations and track the attackers.

According to the statement, six bodies were recovered during the initial operation, while security personnel have continued combing the area to secure the communities and locate other victims who may still be missing.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ifeanyi Emenari, assured residents that additional personnel had been deployed to reinforce ongoing operations and strengthen the manhunt for those responsible for the killings.

He added that security patrols have been intensified across the affected communities and other parts of the state to prevent further attacks and reassure residents of the commitment of security agencies to protect lives and property.

The police also urged members of the public to remain calm and support security agencies with credible information that could aid the ongoing operation.