The Nigeria Army has confirmed the killing of Terwase Akwaza, the most wanted criminal in Benue State.
While the military said he was killed in a gun battle with operatives, Governor Sam Ortom alleged he was seized from a convoy of repentant militants on its way to the Government House for a peace meeting.
Commander of the Four Special Forces command, Doma local government area, Brigadier General Maude Ali Gadzama, said Gana was gunned down in a battle with operatives.
The Commander also said that several rifles, pump-action guns, ammunition, charms, and explosives, among other items were recovered from the gang.
He said Gana’s corpse has been deposited in an undisclosed hospital mortuary.
According to Ali: “At about 12:00 hours today (Tuesday), we received strategic information on the movement of the dreaded bandit Terwase Akwaza Agbadu AKA Gana along Gbese-Gboko-Makurdi road.
“Troops of Operation ‘Ayem Akpatuma III’ moved swiftly and mounted snap roadblocks along the routes.
“At about 13:00 hours, there was a meeting engagement with the convoy of Gana, a shoot out ensued and the bandit was killed.”
Gana had earlier surrendered to the Benue State government following an amnesty programme extended to criminals.
The once notorious criminal met his death while being conveyed to the State Government House in Makurdi from Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of the State, where the State Governor, Samuel Ortom would have received him.
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