Bandits have killed no fewer than nine persons and set ablaze six houses in Zurak and Dakai communities in Wase of Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident was confirmed by Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer Alfred Alabo on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Alabo noted that the bandits met an “aggressive onslaught” by a combined team of security operatives.

“Some of the bandits were killed and one arrested at the Bangalala forest in Wase which is a border between Plateau, Bauchi, and Taraba States,” he said.

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He disclosed that other bandits who fled during the operation attacked Zurak and Dakai communities in Plateau State, killed nine persons, and burnt down six houses.

The police spokesman added: “Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police has deployed more personnel to the area and directed the Area Commander of Langtang to relocate to Wase with immediate effect

“One of the bandits, who escaped and went to seek treatment at a hospital in Wase, was arrested with gunshot wounds.

“He has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.”

Alabo noted that the police commissioner, who commiserated with those who lost their loved ones, assured residents of the command’s readiness to secure lives and property in Plateau State.

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