Army raids bandits’ camps in Benue

A statement from the Nigerian Army described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal elements within the OPWS Area of Operation and to ensure a safe farming season in Benue State.

The statement read: “In a recent raid operation conducted on May 18, 2025, troops of the 72 Special Forces Battalion of OPWS, in close synergy with other security agencies, captured and destroyed identified bandit camps linked to a bandit leader in Konyo Gbise around Akwaza in Katsina-Ala LGA.”

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The successful operation led to the capture of assorted weapons, including:

One Submachine Gun (SMG) with a magazine

A locally fabricated rifle with a magazine

7.62mm Special Ammunition

A Rifle Butt and Rifle Barrel

9mm Ammunition