Police kill notorious bandit Terkaa Samuel in Benue

By Emmanuel Antswen

The Police have confirmed the death of a bandit, Terkaa Samuel who was notorious for various criminal activities in Jandekyula area of Wukari Local Government of Taraba State during gun-battle with the operatives of the Benue Command

Samuel was shot on Wednesday around Channel Two, Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue while planning with his gang to kidnap a hotelier within the area, Spokesperson for the Command, DSP Udeme Edet stated this in a statement on Thursday in Makurdi.

Edet said the bandit was shot during exchange of gunshots with police operatives who responded to intelligence that a group of armed bandits were around Channel Two planning to kidnap a hotelier within the area.

She said a patrol team attached to Ukum Division was immediately deployed to the location.

“Upon sighting the police operatives, the bandits opened fire. The patrol team responded with superior firepower, during which one of the bandits sustained fatal gunshot injuries.

She added that during the operation, one locally fabricated beretta pistol, two rounds of live 9mm ammunition and a bag containing charms were recovered from him.

“The injured bandit was rushed to General Hospital, Zaki-Biam, where he was confirmed dead by the attending medical doctor.

“The deceased was later identified as Terkaa Samuel, a notorious bandit from Jandekyula, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State,” she said.

Edet also said that on the same date, operatives attached to Jato-Aka Division of Benue Command responded to a violent clash between rival cult groups known as Red and Black.

She said the clash resulted in the death of two persons, while other victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

Edet said eight suspects were arrested during the operation, while one locally fabricated pistol, an expended cartridge, two axes and two machetes were recovered from them.

She said Benue Commissioner of Police, Mr Ifeanyi Emenari, has assured the people of Benue of the Command’s unwavering commitment to continue to safeguard lives and property.(NAN)