14 Die As Bandits Attack Benue Police Station

Benue Police Command has confirmed 14 bandits have been killed
in a gun duel following an attempted attack on a station in
Katsina-Ala town, Benue state on Sunday morning.

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

But he 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.

Benue Police Command has confirmed 14 bandits have been killed
in a gun duel following an attempted attack on a station in
Katsina-Ala town, Benue state on Sunday morning.

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

But he 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.