Terwase Akwaza: Why Gana could not disappear when soldiers came for him – Gang member

A member of the deadly terrorist gang founded by the late Terwase Akwaza has revealed why the late gunman failed to disappear when men of the Operation Ayem Akpatuma came for him, IDOMA VOICE reports.

Recall that Gana was reportedly killed during a gun duel with military men along Gboko-Makurdi road last week.

Gana’s gang commander, who simply gave his name Major Aondehemba, Gana, killed by the Nigerian army last week, had an inkling of his death and handed over all his powers to his deputy.

He recalled that the gang advised him (Gana) against coming out, warning him that the amnesty was a ploy to get him.

“He told us that he was coming out to honour the Bishop of Gboko, William Aveyam and Senator Gabriel Suswam. He said these two have been mounting pressure on him in the last three months to embrace peace. He assembled us in the morning in the bush and directed us on what to do if he did not return alive.

“He told us that if it was a setup, the battle should continue, but if it was with genuine intentions, he will want us to lay down our arms. I was among the five that disappeared in the convoy when the Army stopped us in Gboko. Our vehicle was following the official car of the Local Government Chairman that was conveying Gana to Makurdi.

“Gana could not disappear because he handed over his powers to the second commander. His intention was to make sure that peace returned permanently in Sankara (Logo, Ukum, Katsina Ala LGAs). He told us that one of the things he intended to say in Makurdi was to plead with Governor Ortom to forgive him and re-assure him of peace in Benue.”