Bandits Set Six Huts Ablaze in Katsina-Ala Community, Security Forces Deploy Tactical Units
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits have set about six huts ablaze in Udam Kindred under Utange Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State following an attack on residents, police authorities said.
Sources in Benin, disclosed that the incident occurred on June 6 at about 6:00 p.m., when the assailants reportedly issued a threat to villagers to vacate the community before launching the arson attack.
The distress report was received on June 7 at about 7:00 a.m. by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Katsina-Ala, through the GPO Katsina-Ala.
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According to the sources, the DPO immediately mobilised and led a combined patrol team comprising police tactical units, the Police Mobile Force (PMF) and military personnel to the affected area.
The attackers were said to have fled the scene before the arrival of security operatives, while no loss of life was recorded during the incident.
Security personnel have since been deployed and stationed in the community to prevent further attacks and restore normalcy in the area.
Police authorities said photographs of the scene were taken and investigations have commenced to track and arrest the suspects responsible for the attack.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators and strengthen security presence in vulnerable communities across Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.