BREAKING: Repentant bandit gunned down in Benue market

Panic erupted in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on Monday after unidentified gunmen shot dead a repentant bandit, Kyoga Joka, at the town’s main market.

Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants stormed the bustling market and opened fire on Joka, who was serving with the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in Ukum.

He was killed instantly, prompting traders and shoppers to scatter in fear.

Reporters also reveal that Joka was reportedly in the company of the late Danzuru on the day Danzuru was killed in the bush by unknown assailants.

Security agencies have yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.