Benue state police command says it has continuously intensified efforts to clampdown on bandits in Sankera axis of the state in the last three months during which Several operations carried out led to the arrest of suspects that have been charged to court while others were neutralized in the course of exchange of fire. Arms and ammunition have been recovered and many camps dislodged.
As part of follow up operations, the Operation Zenda JTF invaded a criminal hideout at Tse Uza, Mbatyula Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area on 30/06/2024.
It says Upon arrival at the camp, bandits engaged the police in a gun duel to resist invasion into their camp but were over powered by the superior fire power of the police team.
Two of the bandits received gunshot injuries and have been confirmed dead by a doctor and corpses deposited at General Hospital, Ukum while other suspects escaped.
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A statement by the police public Relations officer, SP Sewuese Anene says Exhibits recovered from the camps include; Two Pistols loaded with ammunition, three locally made short guns, thirteen motorcycles, camouflage uniforms, six walkie-talkies, one Toyota Corolla and one tricycle.
She says The Commissioner of Police, Benue state command, CP. Hassan Steve Yabanet FCID. PSC who commanded the bravery exhibited by the officers, enjoined the people of Sankera to give available useful information to the police about suspects at large who may be seen with gunshot injuries.
He reiterated his commitment to fighting crime in the state.
