In Benue State, Nigeria, a violent confrontation between law enforcement and armed assailants has resulted in the deaths of 12 gunmen and a police officer. The incident occurred in the Buruku Local Government Area, as police personnel from the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force executed raids across the region.
This operation was part of an ongoing effort to combat banditry and ensure the safety of residents in the state. The police officer killed has been identified as Inspector Terfa Anyiatse. The situation underscores the continuing challenges faced by security forces in addressing armed violence in the area.
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