The Benue State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to clamping down on criminal activities across the state, following the recent killing of six suspected bandits by Operation Zenda JTF. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the Benue Police Command Spokesperson, SP. Catherine Anene.
She said following intelligence received about a bandit camp at Mbavuur ward, Logo Local Government Area, a team of Operation Zenda JTF stormed the camp On 27/07/2024 and engaged the militia group in a gun duel. ' During the operation, six bandits were neutralised while others escaped. 'Corpses were recovered and deposited at NKST Ugba morgue while fleeing suspects are still being trailed.
Anene added that the police also trailed and arrested one Tersoo Dabo, male and 22 years, suspected of connections with robberies along Makurdi -Lafia road. She said the suspect confessed to being part of a 7 man gang operating along the highway. 'Further investigation led to the arrest of one Martin Akunu 'm' 37yrs of Udei town, the spiritual leader of the said gang who fortifies them before going out for operations.
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