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Alhaji Audu the notorious wanted militia leader in Agatu arrested by the military Military apprehends wanted notorious militia leader, other By Peter Duru 10 persons were in the early hours of Sunday feared dead, while scores sustained injuries and over 20 persons still declared missing in a bloody communal conflict involving Egba, Adugbe and Adana communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue state. Vanguard gathered that the crisis, which erupted at about 6 am, was executed with the help of mercenaries some of whom have been arrested by troops of the military spike operation codenamed Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS. According to a community leader in the area who spoke on condition of anonymity, two communities, Egba and Adugbe had mobilised their youths and also hired mercenaries who stormed Adana village when the people were preparing to head to church for Sunday service. According to the source “what happened was that Egba and Adugbe communities ganged up with hired mercenaries to attack Adana community this morning at about 6 am for reasons we do not know though we know that their relationship has always been like that of cat and dog. ALSO READ: Obaseki: We’ll be guided by what is right, just, PDP says “From there, they went to Olegeje community and also attacked the people after which they pulled out. But while pulling out and returning back to Aila village, the troops of the Operation Whirl Stroke got wind of their evil mission and arrested five of them. “As we speak, they have taken the military to where they keep their guns and they are mentioning more names of boys from Akwu Village who participated in the attack. Akwu is one of the villages that have been at the centre of the crisis in Agatu. They also mentioned names of those that played roles in the crisis. “I must say that the situation was saved by the timely intervention of soldiers because we would have witnessed a bloody reprisal. In fact, the troops are everywhere in Agatu, searching the entire place and arresting the masterminds. Continuing, he said: “So far, 10 bodies have been recovered at Adana, 20 persons are still missing while several others were said to have sustained injuries. “Interestingly, a wanted notorious local militia leader popularly known as Alhaji Audu who was dressed in military camouflage was among the five persons that have been arrested by the military. He was arrested with one Ak 47 rifle and 60 round of live ammunition. “They have all been taken to Obagaji the local government headquarters while the search for other suspects is ongoing. It is quite unfortunate and sad experience I must say,” he added. When contacted, the Force Commander of OPWS, Maj. Gen. Adeyemi Yekini who declined comments on the matter referred journalists to the Defense Headquarters (DHQ) Information Department for details. On her part, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent, DSP, Catherine Anene who confirmed the attack said the police had recovered three corpses. Vanguard Kindly Share This Story:FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsAppPinterestShare Related Breaking: Many feared dead, scores injured, houses razed in fresh Agatu communal clash March 18, 2019 Benue attacks: Can IGP, Defence minister check out these dates? February 17, 2018 Bloody Sunday in Benue: Mother, 2 children, military officer, 20 others killed in Agatu July 1, 2019 All rights reserved. This material and any other digital content on this platform may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, written or distributed in full or in part, without written permission from VANGUARD NEWS. Download Vanguard News App.   Technical Feedback: whatsapp 08023469027   READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy. READ ALSO: Nollywood abandoned me, laments Cossy Orjiakor Vanguard PROMOTED Prophet Odumeje urges FG to lift proscription of IPOB as terror group Earn $769 Per Day With Amazon Stocks, Invest Only $200 Invest Stocks 2023 presidency: Why Tinubu, GAC dissolved Mandate Group, Justice Forum It’s taboo to sell pounded yam in Omupo community – Kwara Monarch A genius from Nigeria found a way to get rid of parasites forever! Read! Detox A genius from Nigeria found a way to get rid of parasites forever! Read! Detox Arthritis or Joint Pain? Doctor Says Do This First Thing Each Morning Motion free VICTOR OGUNYINKA View all posts by Victor Ogunyinka → PREVIOUS POST Anosike steps down as Folio Comms Chairman, tasks youths on hard work Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof.

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