Police Neutralise 4 Bandits In Benue
The Benue State Police Command said its operatives have neutralised four suspected bandits during a routine security operation on Thursday.
According to a statement by DSP Udeme Edet, spokesperson of the command, the suspects were killed at a checkpoint in Orakam when they attempted to open fire on the police team.
“On 29 January 2026 at about 1700 hours, operatives of Operation Zenda JTF were on lawful stop-and-search duty at a police checkpoint in Orakam when they intercepted a black Golf 3 vehicle.
“During the course of the search, occupants of the vehicle violently resisted the operatives. In a desperate attempt to evade arrest, two of the suspects produced AK-47 rifles and opened fire on the police personnel.
“The operatives, displaying remarkable courage, tactical competence and professionalism, responded decisively, leading to a gun duel.
“As a result of the engagement, four armed bandits were neutralised, while one armed suspect fled into a nearby bush,” Edet said.
According to him, one AK-47 rifle, magazine containing fifteen rounds of live ammunition, and the Golf car were recovered from the suspects.
He said efforts are currently on to arrest the fleeing armed suspect, as investigations continue.
Edet said that the Commissioner of Police in Benue, Dr Ifeyeanyi Emenari has commended the bravery and operational effectiveness of the officers involved and reassured the public of the Command’s unwavering resolve to confront armed criminality and safeguard lives and property across the state.
He urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information that will aid ongoing security operations.
