Security forces and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have repelled bandits’ attack on Tse-Abur village, Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State.
Sources confirmed that at about 0900 hours on May 26, 2025, seven heavily armed bandits in a dark blue Peugeot 504 with tinted windows opened fire on Mobile Police men stationed in the community.
But the combined security forces responded swiftly, engaging the bandits in a heavy exchange of gunfire.
Some of the attackers, believed to be local bandits, were reportedly wounded as they fled the scene along with their vehicle.
However, Sergeant Dakiki Vilyit of 45 PMF Abuja sustained a bullet wound on his left leg and was immediately rushed to General Hospital Ugba.
The source noted that Sergeant Vilyit is currently responding to treatment.
Written with reports from Zagazola Makama
