Three suspected bandits were killed, and an AK-47 rifle with 21 rounds of ammunition were recovered after a gun duel with security operatives along Vaase-Chito Road in Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, BusinessDay has learnt.
The confrontation occurred between June 6 and June 12, 2026, during intelligence-led patrols and collaborative security operations across the State, according to the Benue Police Command.
Udeme Edet, a Deputy Superintendent of Police and Police Public Relations Officer, Benue State Police Command, disclosed this in a statement issued in Makurdi. He also said officers of Gbeji Division, working with members of the Community Volunteer Guards, responded to reports of armed bandits operating along the Vaase-Chito Road.
The suspects engaged security personnel in a gunfight, during which three of the bandits were killed.
“One AK-47 rifle, 21 rounds of live ammunition and a motorcycle were recovered from the suspects,” Udeme stated.
