Police Eliminate Two Notorious Bandits In Benue Raid

Police Eliminate Two Notorious Bandits In Benue Raid

Members of Operation Zenda, a Joint Task Force (JTF) linked to the Benue State Police Command, have successfully neutralized two notorious bandits and apprehended another after a fierce exchange of gunfire.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Anene Sewuese Catherine, disclosed this information through a statement released on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The operation was launched based on intelligence indicating the reassembly of bandits at Mba-Mtsar village in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of the state.

According to SP Anene Sewuese Catherine, the raid on the bandits’ camp took place on Wednesday afternoon. It resulted in the confiscation of significant items from the criminals, including a Type 06 rifle, three AK-47 magazines loaded with 7.6mm ammunition, 80 additional rounds of ammunition, camouflage uniforms, and various mobile phones.

The statement further explained that upon reaching the scene at approximately 0515hrs on March 27, 2024, the bandits engaged the police in a fierce gun battle. However, the superior firepower of the law enforcement operatives forced the bandits to retreat. As a result, two of the bandits sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Additionally, one bandit was arrested, while the others managed to escape with injuries and are currently being pursued by the authorities.

The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Emmanuel Adesina, praised the team for their bravery and urged them to continue their efforts in combating crime. He emphasized the importance of proactive measures such as taking the fight directly to criminals. CP Adesina also called upon the residents of the state to assist the police by providing relevant and timely information to aid in maintaining law and order.

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