By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
A notorious armed Assassin, Mr Saater M, of Wannune town, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State who had been on the Police Command’s wanted list, has been reportedly shot dead during a gun duel with the Police in Makurdi.
In a press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer PPRO, Benue State Command, DSP Udeme Edet for the Commissioner of Police, Emenari Ifeanyi, revealed that Saater, upon sighting a team of Police detective who were deployed to apprehend him, opened fire on them, stressing that during gun duel with the Police, the deceased sustained gunshots wounds and was taken to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.
“On 18- 10-2025 credible intelligence revealed that the suspect had clandestinely returned to Makurdi with plans to carry out further attacks. Acting swiftly on this information, a team of detectives was deployed to apprehend him around, George Akume way, Makurdi. Upon sighting the operatives, the suspect opened fire on them. The Police responded appropriately and succeeded in subduing and arresting him.”
“During the encounter, the suspect sustained gunshots and was immediately taken to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, where he was later confirmed dead. His corpse has since been deposited at the hospital’s morgue,” PPRO explained.
According to the statement, items recovered from the suspect include; One (1) AK-47 rifle, one locally fabricated short gun, several 7.62mm live ammunition, cartridges, seven (7) SIM cards suspected to have been stolen.
The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Emenari Ifeanyi, implores all residents to desist from criminal activities and report suspicious persons and movements to the nearest Police station or other security agencies, assuring that the Command remain committed to securing lives and properties of Benue residents.
