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Tragedy: 14 die as Bandits attack Benue Police Station

The Benue police command has confirmed that 14 bandits were killed in a gun duel following an attempted attack on a station in the Katsina-Ala area of the state on Sunday, June 20.

The Nation reports that the police spokesperson Kate Anene, who confirmed the incident, noted that on Saturday, June 19, some suspected bandits were arrested and detained at Katsina-Ala divisional police station for investigations.

VAM News gathered that Anene said that some gunmen, numbering about 50, launched a blistering attack on the station in an attempt to free the suspects from custody in the early hours of Sunday, June 20.

Anene also stated operatives at the division, personnel who were already on alert, engaged the gunmen with 14 of them gunned down during the exchange of gunfire while others escaped with bullets wound.

Daily Nigerian also reports that the police advised the good people of Katsina-Ala to remain calm and avail the police with useful information.

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