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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 available to Zagazola Makama 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.
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