The commander of Four Special Forces command, Doma local government area, Brigadier General Maude Ali Gadzama on Tuesday confirmed to Channels Television via telephone the killing of Terwase Akwaza, alias Gana.

Gadzama revealed Gana was killed this evening in a firefight with military personnel.

However, the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, said soldiers snatched Gana from a government convoy of repentant militants in Gboko.

Earlier on Tuesday, Gana, along with 172 militia boys, had reportedly surrendered amid traditional rulers, priests, and local government officials in Katsina-Ala local government in Benue.

They were on their way to Makurdi when they were intercepted by military officials, Ortom said.

In 2015, Gana was offered an amnesty but returned to his alleged criminal activities.

In 2017, the Nigerian police declared Gana wanted after he was alleged to have killed “several innocent persons”.

The Benue State Government, at the time, placed a N10 million naira bounty on him.

In an exclusive interview with Channels Television in 2016, Gana had denied any involvement in the killing of Mr. Denen Igbana, a security aide to Governor Samuel Ortom.

Guyman02:
He was on his way to answer the invitation of the Governor, this guy is a hero to Tiv people because he is a torn on the flesh of Fulani militia killing people in Benue. When Igbo people warn Benue people that they should be cooperating with the South they still think they are part of Arewa.

The Army murdered the guy in cold blood and it's a shame that the governor who is supposed to be the chief security Officer of his state cannot give directives or question the Army activities under his nose

heendrix:
Lies trust me no be Gana dem kill

omenka:
Gana is dead dude.

Somewhat unhappy about this news.

omenka:
Gana is dead dude.

Somewhat unhappy about this news.

BafanaBafana:
Me sef, how can the state government grant amnesty to a criminal wanted by the federal government?
Imagine Zulum coming out one day to say he has given amnesty to Shekau

BafanaBafana:

I'm not unhappy. The guy carried himself like he couldn't be killed. He should have died long ago

BafanaBafana:

I'm not unhappy. The guy carried himself like he couldn't be killed. He should have died long ago

Guyman02:
He was on his way to answer the invitation of the Governor, this guy is a hero to Tiv people because he is a torn on the flesh of Fulani militia killing people in Benue. When Igbo people warn Benue people that they should be cooperating with the South they still think they are part of Arewa.

The Army murdered the guy in cold blood and it's a shame that the governor who is supposed to be the chief security Officer of his state cannot give directives or question the Army activities under his nose

omenka:
But why should he be killed after being captured. This whole story surrounding Gana's death/murder isnt making any sense to me.

Hours earlier he was in company of traditional chiefs, next thing we get news he is dead, killed from a "gun fight" with the army. Which yeye gunfight be that?

heendrix:


He was really a torn in the flesh for Fulani folks damn he really killed them and made them always run away from Katsina ala

I remember being told how soldiers tried to kill him multiple times but he'll always laugh afterwards that only God can kill him

Ehiscotch:


I don't know where you all are digging all these concocted stories you all are posting just to suit your narrative about the government and fan the growing conspiracy theories about the Nigerian military.

If you think that Gana is a hero to the TIV nation, bro? Seriously?
Gana is a political thug gone rogue and he has been ravaging communities in the TIV and Taraba area and has been bountied severally by the very State government but has always been "elusive".

Look, Benue has long been facing intercommunal clashes right from time and some communities seek the help of the Fulani herders to fight one another and this has led to the group pouncing on that opportunity to do all what not.

Ask any reliable person from Benue about intercommunal clashes; they are mostly underreported, with the media's attention fully on Fulani killings.

Let's condemn killings of every sort but never try to attach political sentiments and spread half-truths — especially about people who fight to keep you alive.

Ehiscotch:


I don't know where you all are digging all these concocted stories you all are posting just to suit your narrative about the government and fan the growing conspiracy theories about the Nigerian military.

If you think that Gana is a hero to the TIV nation, bro? Seriously?
Gana is a political thug gone rogue and he has been ravaging communities in the TIV and Taraba area and has been bountied severally by the very State government but has always been "elusive".

Look, Benue has long been facing intercommunal clashes right from time and some communities seek the help of the Fulani herders to fight one another and this has led to the group pouncing on that opportunity to do all what not.

Ask any reliable person from Benue about intercommunal clashes; they are mostly underreported, with the media's attention fully on Fulani killings.

Let's condemn killings of every sort but never try to attach political sentiments and spread half-truths — especially about people who fight to keep you alive.

omenka:
Katsina Ala will likely go up in flames again and the Tors, especially those who were present at the occasion, need to buffer their security. I'm afraid what this signposts for the security of Benue state.

heendrix:


He was really a torn in the flesh for Fulani folks damn he really killed them and made them always run away from Katsina ala

I remember being told how soldiers tried to kill him multiple times but he'll always laugh afterwards that only God can kill him

Okoroawusa:

Where do you people get this concocted theories from?
Gana is a Robin Hood?

Na wa for una o!

Guyman02:
He was on his way to answer the invitation of the Governor, this guy is a hero to Tiv people because he is a torn on the flesh of Fulani militia killing people in Benue. When Igbo people warn Benue people that they should be cooperating with the South they still think they are part of Arewa.

The Army murdered the guy in cold blood and it's a shame that the governor who is supposed to be the chief security Officer of his state cannot give directives or question the Army activities under his nose

omenka:
You don't break your vow like that ad a government, it totally robs you of trust and credibility. How could you grant someone amnesty with a promise of rehabilitation only to kill them after they bring themselves out from hiding?

The governor and the FG has serious questions to answer.

nairavsdollars:
He was granted amnesty but he returned to his old ways killing innocent people. His death serves him right. Kudos Nigerian Army

BafanaBafana:

Watch his interview with channels. He has carried out hits for fulanis both within and outside the country.

omenka:
In the interviews I watched of him, he didnt admit to carrying out murder for the terrorists, he only admitted to them making him an offer which he declined because they couldnt meet his demands.

kingzizzy:


Did you read the report well? He was granted amnesty a second time, he surrendered and the Army grabbed him and murdered him

This is extra-judicial killing, there is no justification for killing someone who has already surrendered to the authorities.

There is nothing to congratulate the military in this, it is murder