3 armed bandits killed in gun battle with police in Benue

At least three gunmen have been killed after a fierce gun battle with the Police at Tomatar forest in Imande Ukusuu Mbacher Council ward of Kastina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue state on Wednesday April, 28th.

The state police spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene made this known in statement made available to newsmen.

The Spokesperson said "On 28th April 2021 at about 0200hrs, an identified bandits camp at a forest in Tomatar Imande Ukusuu Mbacher Council ward,  Kastina-Ala Local Government Area was raided by operatives of Benue state Police command.

"During the operation, there was a prolonged exchange of gunfire between the police and bandits. Consequently, three of the bandits were arrested with bullet wounds while other suspects fled with injuries.

"The injured suspects were rushed to hospital but confirmed dead by the doctors. Corpses of the deceased have been deposited at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi.

Items recovered from them include two AK47 riffles loaded with 29 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, cutlasses, a bunch of substances suspected to be charms and knives.

The police however is urging members of the public to cooperate and provide useful information that will aide in the arrest of the fleeing suspects.

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