Police repel attack and kill four suspected bandits in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that four suspected bandits were killed during a security operation in Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Government Area. According to spokesperson Udeme Edet, the incident occurred during a routine stop-and-search operation by the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force. The suspects allegedly opened fire on the police, leading to a gun duel. Commissioner of Police Ifeanyi Emenari praised the officers for their bravery and urged the public to support security agencies.
What we know
- Udeme Edet stated that the incident happened on 29 January 2026 at about 1700 hours during a police checkpoint operation in Orokam.
- Four armed bandits were neutralised after they resisted arrest and fired at the police; one suspect escaped into a nearby bush.
- Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine with 15 rounds of live ammunition, the suspects’ vehicle, and suspected criminal charms.
- Commissioner Ifeanyi Emenari commended the officers and reassured residents of the police command’s commitment to fighting armed crime.
- In August 2025, a joint security team from Benue and Enugu states arrested a suspected kidnap gang leader in Orokam.
