The Benue State government has cleared the air
on the alleged killing of wanted criminal,
Terwase Akwaza, otherwise known as Ghana.
The police command explained that it was one
of his gang members that was killed and not
the wanted criminal.
Speaking with DAILY POST, the Benue Police
PRO, Moses Yamu assured that efforts were still
on top gear to bring Ghana to his kneels.
He said, “We want to clear the air that it was
not Ghana that was killed. It was one of his
gang members identified as Danladu Awudu.
“The Operation Zenda Special Crack Squad of
the Benue State Command were engaged in a
gun duel with Gang members of the wanted
criminal Terwase Akwaza AKA “Ghana” on
11/08/2017 at about 0300hrs.
“The gun battle ensued when the Crack Squad
stormed a criminal hideout at a location on the
border with Taraba State, following a reliable
information that Terwase Akwaza aka Ghana
and his gang member.
“The bandits immediately opened fire on
sighting the Police team and in the ensuing gun
duel, one Danladi Awudu aka Jerry who was
hosting the meeting was hit by a bullet while
others escaped with bullet wounds as there
were traces of blood stains all over the place.
“Awudu was, however, confirmed dead on
reaching the hospital.
“The team recovered an Assault rifle No.
2051679 with one hundred and fifteen (115)
rounds of live ammunition, ten (10) live
cartridges, assorted charms, two (2) army
camouflage shorts and other items.
“Search for the fleeing members and the Gang
leader aka Ghana is ongoing,” Yamu added