Benue: How Robbers Killed DPO, Three Officers

By Ayodele Oni

Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a Divisional Police Officer, (DPO) and three other officers during simultaneous robberies in three banks.

The Command’s spokesperson, Anene Caterine, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday.

The statement reads: “On  20/10/2023 at about 1615hrs, armed  robbers invaded Access, First, Zenith, UBA and Stanbic bank Otukpo simultaneously.

“The Otukpo Divisional Police Officer, CSP. John Adikwu and other Police teams in the area engaged them in a gun duel, but were unable to prevent their attack on the banks.

“More police teams in collaboration with other security agents have been deployed to Otukpo to assist in stabilizing the area and prevent these robbers from escaping.

“The robbers, who were intercepted along Otukpo-Taraku  road engaged officers in a gun duel and two of the robbers died in the process.

“Other gang members abandoned their vehicles and escaped into the forest area and are being chased by the Police.

“The DPO, who sustained a gunshot injury on his stomach and three other police officers have been confirmed dead at the hospital.

“Other persons who  sustained injuries in the bank have been moved to the hospital for treatment. Investigation is ongoing at the moment.”