Chief of Army Staff
Troops have arrested two suspected members of a militia gang terrorizing residents of Katsina-Ala in Benue State, the Nigerian Army stated on Tuesday.
The Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Texas Chukwu, stated in a assertion that investigations revealed that the 2 males had been members of a infamous gang led by one Gana who's now at massive.
Chukwu stated: “Troops of 72 and 93 Battalions have arrested two suspected members of a militia gang terrorizing residents of Katsina Ala in Benue State and its environs following a tip off.
“Items recovered from the suspects embody one regionally made gun, one pistol, seven rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition and 9 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that they belong to a infamous militia gang led by one Mr. Gana who's now at massive.
“Efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the gang and their leader.”