June 14, 2026
The Police Command in Benue says it has neutralised three suspected armed bandits and recovered firearms and ammunition across the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edet Udeme, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi.
Udeme said the achievements were recorded between June 6 and June 12 through intelligence-led policing, proactive patrols and collaborative security operations.
She said officers of Gbeji Division, in collaboration with members of the Community Volunteer Guards, responded to reports of armed bandits operating along the Vaase-Chito Road in Ukum Local Government Area.
