After engaging in a gunfight, members of Operation Zenda, a Joint Task Force (JTF) affiliated with the Benue State Police Command, shot and killed two infamous bandits and took another into custody.


Command spokesperson SP Anene Sewuese Catherine announced this in a statement on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She stated that police had taken action in response to information that bandits were gathering at Mba-Mtsar hamlet in the state’s Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.


The PPRO claims that during the robbers’ Wednesday afternoon attack on their camp, they discovered one Type 06 weapon, three AK-47 magazines filled with 7.6mm rounds, 80 more rounds, camouflage clothes, and various phones.

“Following information gathered about regrouping of bandits at Mba-Mtsar village, Kastina-Ala Local Government Area for their nefarious activities, a team of operation Zenda JTF was deployed for an operation in the area,” the statement read.

“Upon arrival at the scene, on 27/3/2024 at about 0515hrs, the bandits engaged the police in a gun duel but a superior fire power from the operatives dislodged them.

“Consequently, two of the bandits sustained gunshot injuries and were confirmed dead at the hospital, one was arrested while others escaped with wounds and are been trailed by the operatives.

“Exhibits recovered from the scene include; one (1) Type 06 rifle, three (3) AK-47 magazines loaded with 7.6mm ammunition, eighty (80) other ammunition and assorted phones.

“The Commissioner of Police, Benue State command CP. Emmanuel Adesina who commended the team for bravery urged them to keep up the good work as taking the war to criminals is a better approach to fight crime. He calls the good people of the state to support the police with useful and timely information.” 

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