The Nigeria Army has explained why it killed Terwase Akwaza, otherwise known as the ‘most wanted criminal’ in Benue State.
The Commander, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Nasarawa state, Major Gen. Moundhey Ali, told newsmen on Tuesday that Gana was killed at a roadblock mounted by the Army along Gbese-Gboko-Makurdi road following an exchange of gunfire.
Ali said, “At 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 shootout ensued and the bandit was killed.”
The Commander also said that 40 armed members of Gana’s gang were captured during the operation.
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