Police kill one in terrorists hideout raid

Operatives of the Plateau State Police Command have raided a forest occupied by suspected terrorists in the neighbouring Bauchi State and killed one person in the process.

This came after suspected bandits attacked a market in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing about seven persons and injuring others.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer in Plateau State Command, Alabo Alfred, on Tuesday, operatives were able to confront the gunmen at their hideout in Bauchi forest and killed one person and also recovered weapons while several others fled the scene.

The statement read, “Following the case of culpable homicide reported at Zurak Village of Wase LGA where four persons were gruesomely killed and six injured on 10/03/2024 by gunmen suspected to have come from Yakari Forest in Bauchi State, police operatives attached to Bashar Division of the command led by the DPO, CSP Atiku Yahaya, in collaboration with other security agencies and security help groups, immediately stormed the forest to dislodge the bandits.

“On sighting the security operatives, the suspects engaged them in a fierce gun battle and attempted to escape to nearby Taraba State.

“However, due to our superior firepower, one Usare Madanfa male of Achali Forest was neutralised while other gang members fled with serious gunshot wounds. One AK47 rifle was recovered from the suspect.

“The operation was successfully carried out by our men. No casualty was recorded on our side. Normalcy has since been restored to the affected areas while joint patrol and intelligence gathering are being intensified.

“On this note, Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Hassan S. Yabnet, FCID, reassures all Plateau residents of the Command’s commitment towards ensuring the peace and safety of all Plateau residents.”

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