The Benue State Police Command on Friday, July 11, successfully repelled a group of armed bandits responsible for series of criminal activities in the Sankera region of the state, with one of them fatally injured in a shootout.
Recovered from the bandit was an AK-47 rifle and live ammunition, while other gang members escaped with gunshot injuries.
Thenewsbearer learnt that the successful operation was sequel to credible intelligence received by the police at about 1:43p.m. on bandits robbing villagers along the Kendev/Zaki Biam road.
The Command’s spokeswoman, DSP Udeme Edet, said that the “police immediately swung into action and deployed patrol and tactical teams which ambushed the bandits.
“A fierce gunfire exchange ensued, resulting in one bandit, Awase Ankyunyo alias Abi Doka, being fatally wounded.
“An AK-47 rifle with live ammunition was recovered from him. The bandit was confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital, while others escaped with gunshot injuries towards the Chito axis.
The Commissioner of Police, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent, who commended the officers involved in the operation for their bravery and swift response, said that the command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property in state.
