A notorious armed bandit identified as Akumave Shogodo was killed during a gun battle with the Benue State Police Command’s Tactical Team in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources disclosed that at approximately 6:30 a.m. on April 29, 2025, following intelligence gathering and analysis, the Command’s Tactical Team stormed a suspected criminal hideout.
Upon sighting the officers, the bandits opened fire, leading to a gunfight.
The team, equipped with superior firepower, successfully subdued the bandits.
According to counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, Shogodo, a well-known bandit terrorising the Zaki-Biam area, was injured in the exchange of gunfire.
He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment but was later confirmed dead.
A locally fabricated short gun was recovered from him.
Other members of the gang managed to flee with varying degrees of injury.
