The Benue State Police Command said has killed three suspected robbers during a gun duel at Afia in the Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the state police command, Catherine Anene, said that the officers in Ukum, who responded to a distress call, engaged the suspected robbers in a gun battle.
In a statement, she said, “On the 14/10/2022 at about 0230hrs, a distress call was received from Afia, Ukum Local Government Area, that armed robbers were robbing within the area. A patrol team was deployed to the area swiftly. On reaching the scene, the robbers engaged the police in a gun duel.
“Three suspects sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital where they were confirmed dead while other suspects escaped with wounds.”
Anene listed items recovered from the suspects to include one locally made pistol loaded with five rounds of live ammunition, a machete, and some items suspected to be charms.
She said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing gang members.
