Army Arrest Suspected Militia Gang In Benue

Hamilton Nwosa
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Troops of 72 and 93 Battalions have arrested two suspected members of a militia gang terrorizing residents of Katsina Ala in Benue State and its environs following a tip off.

Items recovered include:

a. One locally made gun.

b. One pistol.

c. Seven rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

d. Nine rounds of 9mm ammunition.

Preliminary investigation revealed that they belong to a notorious militia gang led by one Mr Gana who is now at large.

Efforts are on to arrest other members of the gang including their leader.

 

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