Bandits have killed nine persons and destroyed six houses in Zurak and Dakai communities in the Wase of Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, however, indicated that the bandits met an “aggressive onslaught” by a combined team of security operatives.

“Some of the bandits were killed and one arrested at the Bangalala forest in Wase which is a border between Plateau, Bauchi and Taraba states,” he said.

According to him, other bandits who fled during the operation, attacked Zurak and Dakai Villages, killed nine persons and burnt down six houses.

He added, “Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police deployed more operatives to the area and directed the area commander of Langtang to relocate to Wase with immediate effect

“One of the bandits, who escaped and went to seek treatment at a hospital in Wase, was arrested with gunshot wounds. He has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.’’

He noted that the commissioner, who commiserated with those who lost their loved ones, assured residents of the command of its readiness to secure lives and property in the state.

(NAN)