The Nigerian Military has raided and destroyed some criminal hideouts in Benue State with 12 bandits killed and arms recovered in the process.

The criminals were reported to have attacked military troops around Bonta village and adjourning communities in Konshisha Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.

The latest raid is one of are several military operations going on in different parts of Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the Benue state security council have on Thursday convened an emergency meeting believed to be connected to the attack.

Veronica Njie reports