Benue Attack: Police Rejoices As They Celebrate 14 Gunmen Shot Dead On Failed Police Station Attack

Not less than 14 gunmen have been reportedly killed in Benue attack through a foiled attempt to rescue some suspected bandits being held in police custody at police station in Kastina-Ala town in Benue State.

According to the spokesperson of the police in Benue, Catherine Anene, she added to the development that, nothing fewer than 50 gunmen,  launched an attack on the Benue station in the early hours of Sunday, 20 June 2021.

The suspects had been arrested by police on Saturday and detained, she said.

“These activities are geared towards a total clamp down on bandits activities in the area. on 19th June, 2021 five bandits were arrested and detained at Kastina-Ala Police Division for investigation and prosecution.”

“Operatives at the police division, who were already on alert, engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle,” she added.

The police spokesperson futher stated that while 14 of the gunmen were killed, others escaped with severe bullet wounds.

She also announced that police operatives were on the trail of the fleeing bandits and urged local residents to assist the police with useful information when necessary. She ensured the safety of the citizens, saying that they will carry out investigations to the last to stop Benue Attack.