Breaking: Top Chen- Led Gang, Gramazoo, Gunned Down In Benue’s Sankera Axis
Published June 24, 2025
In a major development that could mark a turning point in the fight against organized crime in Benue State, a key figure in the Orkwagh-Orkwana gang, known as Gramazoo (alias Akpaamu), has been reportedly shot dead in the troubled Sankera axis.
The deadly gang member, widely known as a trusted enforcer of the infamous bandit kingpin Chen, was killed in the early hours of Monday along the Anyiin–Ugba road by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
🔫 Feared Gang Operative Neutralized
Gramazoo was considered one of the most dangerous lieutenants of Chen, whose syndicate has long plagued Katsina-Ala, Logo, and Ukum LGAs with a string of brutal crimes ranging from kidnappings, arms trafficking, assassinations, to communal violence.
While the full details of the killing remain unclear, local sources suspect the hit was either the result of a rival gang clash or a targeted operation by vigilantes determined to push back against the bandit network’s grip on the region.
🕵️♂️ Police Yet to React
As of press time, security agencies have not released any official statement regarding the incident. However, residents and local observers believe this could be a critical blow to Chen’s criminal enterprise, which has consistently defied multiple security operations over the years.
🗣️ Locals Cautiously Hopeful
In communities long terrorized by the gang’s activities, news of Gramazoo’s death has sparked cautious optimism. Many see the killing as a possible beginning of the end for the Chen-led syndicate.
“This might just be the crack in their armour. We’ve waited too long for this,” said one resident, who asked not to be named.
The Sankera axis, often described as one of Benue’s most volatile zones, has seen years of unrelenting violence that locals say has been met with government silence and ineffective interventions.
🚨 What’s Next for the Chen Gang?
With one of its top enforcers taken out, questions loom over the future of the Chen gang. Will this spark internal fractures or ignite retaliation? And can local authorities capitalize on this momentum to finally dismantle the network?
Until official confirmation and a broader crackdown follow, residents remain wary, even as they glimpse the possibility of relief from years of violence.
