Security agents have sustained operations in Sankara to clamp down on Bandits, particularly in communities where attacks are threatened.
In the last one week, the operation Zenda JTF teams have engaged bandits at Mbafyan, Mbachir Council ward, Kastina-Ala Local Government Area and Tse Shenge, Ukum Local Government Area in a gun dwell.
A statement by the Police public Relations Officer SP Sewuese Anene said the operations, three suspected bandits were neutralised, while others sustained injuries and escaped into nearby communities.
Items recovered from them include; One (1) Toyota Corolla, One Hummer Bus One tricycle, twelve (12) motorcycles and three short guns.
She said the Commissioner of Police, Benue state command, CP. Hassan Steve Yabanet who was in Kastina-Ala on 20/7/2024, commended officers who have been on the frontline fighting against bandits and encouraged them to remain steadfast and cooperate with the good people of Sankera for useful information.
The CP assures the good people of Sankera of his commitment to fighting banditry in the area. He advised them to be vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agents in their communities as bandits running from security agents may be violent against vulnerable people.
