Gunmen murder soldier, policemen near Zaki Biam in Benue

Gunmen have murdered a police officer and an Army Lance Corporal near Zaki Biam in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.

It was gathered that the victims were members of Benue State Special Anti-Robbery Squad, code-named Operation Zenda, who were on routine assignment in the area.

Residents of the area said the deceased were killed while on their way to a crime scene after receiving a distress call, but were ambushed by a gang of armed men, who opened fire on their vehicle.