Benue: Bandits burn 11 houses, security forces repel attack

Benue gov, Alia

Security operatives have repelled suspected bandits who invaded Anwase village in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.

The State Command spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the attack while responding to inquiries on Friday.

Edet said, “It is true, there was attack on Anwase but our gallant officers repelled them and there was no casualty.

Our correspondent learnt that suspected bandits invaded Anwase village on Friday and burnt down several houses.

A local source from the village said some residents were reportedly injured during the invasion, which occurred at about noon on Friday.

Anwase is a neighbouring village to Abande, which was attacked on Tuesday by bandits, leading to the death of six people, including a mobile police officer.

A former councillor in the local government, Lawrence Akerigbe, who spoke to our correspondent on Saturday, said the suspected bandits invaded Anwase community on Friday. Punch