Location:
Ukum, Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa
Incident Date:
July 30, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Deaths:
1
Fatalities type:
- Insurgent
DESCRIPTION::
The Nigerian Army killed an alleged terrorist, Odumegu, during a firefight in Taraba State. The operation took place along the Gbeji-Afia border community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The troops engaged armed individuals on a motorcycle, resulting in the death of Odumegu, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Recovered items included an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, two mobile phones, and assorted charms. Odumegu was the second in command to Fullfire, a leader of a group wanted by security agencies.