Suspected armed bandit killed in Benue after gunfight with police
By; Zagazola Makama
A notorious armed bandit identified as Akumave Shogodo was killed during a gun battle with the Benue State Police Command’s Tactical Team in the Zaki-Biam axis on April 29.
Sources disclosed that at approximately 6:30 a.m., 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.
Shogodo, a well-known bandit terrorizing 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.
