Two members of the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) in Benue State have been killed following a late-night attack by unidentified gunmen at a checkpoint along the Otukpo–Ohimini road.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency news platform, the incident occurred around 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday. The victims were identified as Inspector Akpan Ogbole of the Nigeria Police Force and Abechi Oche of the Nigeria Forest and Hunters Services.
Reports indicate that the officers sustained severe gunshot injuries during a fierce exchange of fire with the assailants. They were immediately rushed to Otukpo General Hospital for medical attention but were later confirmed dead. Their remains have since been deposited at the hospital mortuary.
Authorities revealed that the attackers carted away an AK-47 rifle belonging to the police and a pump-action gun assigned to the Forest and Hunters Services.
Security operatives have reportedly launched a full-scale investigation into the incident and intensified patrols in the area to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
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