The Army said yesterday that troops have arrested two suspected members of a militia gang that have been terrorising residents of Katsina-Ala in Benue State.
A statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.- Gen. Texas Chukwu, said investigations showed that the suspects were members of a notorious gang led by Gana who is now at large.
He said: “Troops of 72 and 93 Battalions have arrested two suspected members of a militia gang terrorising residents of Katsina-Ala in Benue State and its environs following a tip off.
“Items recovered include a locally-made gun, one pistol; seven rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and mine rounds of 9mm ammunition.
“Preliminary investigation showed that they belong to a notorious militia gang, led by one Mr Gana, who is now at large.
Efforts are on to arrest other members of the gang, including their leader.”