BREAKING: Police foil attack on station, kill 14 bandits in Benue

Operatives of the Benue State Police Command said it has neutralized 14 Bandits in Kastina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

The Command’s Spokeperson, DSP. Anene Sewuese Catherine, said in statement Sunday afternoon.

Anene said; “on 19th June, 2021 five bandits were arrested and detained at Kastina-Ala Police Division for investigation and prosecution.

“On 20th June, 2021 at about 0130hrs more than fifty other gang members of the detainees mobilized and invaded the police station to rescue their counterparts.”

She added that, “Officers at the division who were already at alert engaged them in a gun duel and were able to subdue the bandits. Fourteen (14) of them were brought down during the exchange of fire while several others escaped with gunshot injuries. Operatives in the area are currently on the trail of suspects at large”

While assuring people of Kastina-Ala town of adequate security from the force, the DSP Anene advised members of the public to avail every useful information about the bandits to the police.

katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State has been attacked by gunmen suspected to be loyalists of the late dreaded militia Gana who have formed alliance with herdsmen in the area.