War On Terror: 14 Bandits Attempting To Attack Benue Police State Neutralised

The raging war against terror has continued in various parts of the country even as Benue Police Command has confirmed it neutralised 14 bandits in a gun duel following an attempted attack on a station in Katsina-Ala town, Benue state on Sunday morning.

Police spokesperson DSP Kate Anene confirmed the incident. She said some suspected bandits were arrested and detained at Katsina-Ala Divisional Police Station for investigations on Saturday.

But she said on Sunday morning, around 1am, some gunmen, numbering about 50, launched a blistering attack on the station in an attempt to free the suspects from custody.

The police spokesperson stated operatives at the Division, who were already on alert, engaged the gunmen with 14 of them gunned down during the exchange of gunfire while others escaped with bullets wound.

The police advised the good people of Katsina Ala to remain calm and avail police with useful information.