A notable member of the gang led by Terwase Akwaza, alias Gana, has made some shocking revelations about his late leader. According to an interview with The Nation, the militant who gave his nicknames as ‘Major’ and ‘Aondehemba’, insisted that the war is not over yet. He disclosed that Gana, slain by the military last week, knew
Read moreOne of the five widows of Terwase Akwaza, Wantor Akwa, has insisted that her late husband was not wicked and violent. She revealed that the fugitive wanted to work for God before he was killed by soldiers. The DAILY VENDOR reported that the criminal gang leader, better known as Gana, was gunned down on Tuesday,
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More facts emerged on Wednesday, about how fugitive militia leader in Benue State, Terwase Akwaza, popularly known as Gana, was killed by the military on Tuesday, after embracing amnesty. A community leader, who confided with correspondents in Makurdi, the state capital, said Gana was in a government convoy when he was dragged out of a
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The Nigerian Army has announced the killing of Terwase Akwaza, popularly known as Gana, Benue’s most wanted criminal. Gana was reportedly killed on Tuesday, during an exchange of gunfire with the army along Gbese-Gboko-Makurdi Road. The Commander, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Nasarawa State, Maj. Gen. Moundhey Ali, while confirming the incident, said the military
Read moreCriminal gang leader in Benue State, Terwase Agwaza, declared wanted by the state, on Tuesday surrendered. The fugitive, popularly known as Gana, turned in himself, following the amnesty programme by the state government. He surrendered in Katsina-Ala township stadium in Katsina Ala Local Government Area of Benue North. By the time this report was released,
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Former Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Bem Angwe, joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, on Saturday. Angwe, appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan as NHRC Executive Secretary, was not a card-carrying member of any political party before his recent journey into partisan politics. He was officially welcomed
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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has insisted that his state has no need for Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore floating a security outfit, in as much he is not against it operating in other states. Ortom said this while reacting to a statement by the Fulani socio-cultural association, where it announced that its security outfit, Miyetti
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Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have recorded a major feat with the rescue of 34 kidnap victims during a coordinated raid of kidnappers’ den in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims have been held captive for over one month. In a statement by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche,
Read moreThe Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Tony Ijohor and Chief of Staff, Mr Terwase Orbunde have tested positive to COVID-19. The governor disclosed this on Saturday while briefing newsmen in Makurdi. He further said that the State Head of Service, Mrs Veronica Onyeke also tested
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A politician in Benue state has donated ropes to the members of his community so that they can tie their goats. Daniel Ukpera, who contested for the Guma State Constituency seat in the 2019 Benue State House of Assembly Election under the platform of Labour Party, donated bundles of ropes to the people of Makurdi
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A sad report from Benue State indicates that no fewer than nine persons were Wednesday feared killed in morning attacks by militias on Mbamena and Jootar communities in Ukum Local Council of the State. According to the report, in the assault on Jootar, a settlement bordering Benue and Taraba states, three persons were eliminated by
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Suspected cult members were reported to have killed three people and dumped their corpse close to the main gate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, in the early hours of Friday. According to a report, the assailants after hacking the three victims to death set their corpses ablaze. A source explained that
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The kidnapped Benue State Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. David Echioda, has regained freedom. The priest of Otukpo Catholic Diocese was reportedly abducted by gunmen on Sunday afternoon along Alla-Akpa Road while returning home after conducting mass at Utonkon in the Ado Local Government Area of the state. The Director of Communications, Otukpo Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr John Okopopu,
Read moreThe Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Samuel Ortom (PDP) as the Governor of Benue State. In an unanimous judgment delivered by the seven-man panel, Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour upheld Ortom’s victory. The Apex Court’s verdict was in concurrent with the earlier judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal and Appeal Court. Justice Sylvester Ngwuta remarked
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