By Joe Udo
MAKURDI (CONVERSEER) – A police patrol vehicle has injured four officers attached to the 18 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron in a lone accident along the Yelwata–Makurdi road in Benue State.
According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on Friday at about 9:10 AM when the officers, on routine patrol of the axis, were travelling in an official Toyota Hilux driven by Cpl. Augustine Garba. The vehicle reportedly lost control and somersaulted into the bush.
Sources said that the DPO Yelwata mobilised tactical teams to the scene. “The injured officers were evacuated and rushed to the Police Clinic in Makurdi for urgent medical attention,” the source said.
Three of the injured personnel were treated and discharged, while one officer remains hospitalised.
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The Benue State Police Command confirmed that the remaining officer is in stable condition.
The sources said that the Command has commenced internal review procedures to determine the cause of the crash and ensure adherence to patrol safety protocols.
