14 Die As Bandits Attack Benue Police Station

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According to The Nation, the Benue Police Command has confirmed 14 bandits have been killed in a G0n 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 G0nmen, 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 G0nmen with 14 of them G0nned down during the exchange of G0nfire while others escaped with bullets wound.

The police advised the good people of Katsina Ala to remain calm and avail police with useful information.