The killing of Terwase Akwaza, Benue’s most wanted militia leader known as Gana, by soldiers has continued to elicit divergent reactions.
Below are nine simple facts to know about the militia leader accused of being behind many crises in Benue State and neighbouring Taraba State.
- A Tiv from Gbishe in Katsina – Ala LGA
- A school dropout in his early 40s
- Formed and headed the dreaded militia in Benue state
- Granted amnesty in August 2015 by Governor Ortom
- Contracted by Benue revenue agency to collect agric and market levies
- Accused of killing Governor Ortom’s security adviser, Mr Denen Igbana
- Declared wanted by police over mass killings in March 2017
- Benue State placed N10m bounty on him over his activities
- Intercepted and killed by soldiers enroute to Makurdi to accept second amnesty granted him by Governor Ortom.
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