Former Benue State Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. David Salifu, dies after being shot during an incident involving suspected bandits on the Wukari–Makurdi road. Multiple outlets report that Salifu sustained gunshot injuries when armed attackers carried out an attack along the route. One report frames the event as a kidnapping attempt that ends with Salifu being shot. Another describes the incident as an attack by bandits that results in him being injured and later dying from the gun injuries. Legit.ng adds that details emerge indicating Salifu is assassinated by suspected bandits and that local authorities investigate the circumstances of his death. The Benue State Government is reported to mourn Salifu, with references to his role and legacy. The reports consistently place the incident on the Wukari–Makurdi road and attribute the attack to suspected bandits, but they do not provide further specifics on the motive or the status of any arrests. The story centers on Salifu’s death following the shooting and the subsequent investigation by relevant authorities.