The police in Benue Condition have showed the demise of 12 bandits and one police officer, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse, in Buruku Native Govt Department of the surrounding.
In a remark issued overdue Wednesday, the spokesperson for the surrounding command, Catherine Anene, mentioned the Operation Zenda Joint Activity power individuals launched into raids around the surrounding when the come across with the gunmen passed off.
It learn, “On 19/3/2025 at about 0200hrs, hour probably the most operatives have been on their option to a prison hideout at Agwabi, Tombo ward, Buruku Native Govt Department, they bumped into an ambush laid through the bandits who in demand the police in a fierce gun match.
“In reaction, the police countered the ambush with extra admirable firepower that subdued the crowd.
“On the finish of the crossfire, 12 bandits have been neutralised hour others escaped. The injured bandits have been taken to the sanatorium the place they have been showed lifeless and deposited on the sanatorium morgue.
“Items recovered from them include; three AK-47 rifles, six rounds of live ammunition, camouflage uniforms and assorted charms.”
The PPRO mentioned additional, “Unfortunately, one of the police team members, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse, sustained a gunshot injury and was eventually confirmed dead by a doctor. His corpse has also been deposited at the morgue.”
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