The Nigeria Army has killed Terwase Akwaza, who is popularly alleged to be the most wanted criminal in Benue State.
Akwaza better known as better known as Gana has been on government’s wanted list for long.
Moundhey Ali, commander of ‘4 special forces command’, said Gana was killed along Gbese-Makurdi road after an exchange of gunfire with the military.
He said about 40 members of Gana’s gang were captured in the process.
He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that “About 12:00 hours on 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 roadblocks along the routes
“At about 13:00 hours, there was an engagement with the convoy of Gana, a shoot-out ensued and the bandit was killed.”
The commander said those arrested are in their custody and that they would be handed over to the appropriate authority for prosecution.
Ali said pump-action guns, ammunition, charms, and explosives among other items were recovered from the gang.
In 2015, the State Benue government granted amnesty to over 500 criminals, including Gana but he returned to his alleged criminal activities in the state and Taraba
He was declared wanted in 2017 by the police with an offer of N10 million on any information that could lead to his arrest.
