Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have killed suspected bandits and recovered firearms in Mbafyan, Mbachir Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, and Tse Shenge, Ukum Local Government Area.
The police disclosed this in a statement on Monday night, which was signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene.
According to Anene, 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 in gun duels at Mbafyan, Mbachir Council Ward, Kastina-Ala Local Government Area and Tse Shenge, Ukum Local Government Area.
“During these operations, three suspected bandits were neutralised, while others sustained injuries and escaped into nearby communities.
“Items recovered from them include one Toyota Corolla, one Hummer Bus, one tricycle, 12 motorcycles and three shotguns.
“The Commissioner of Police, Benue…