Benue: Troops raid Gana militia hideout, kill 2
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have raided an hideout of some of late Gana’s militia gang members in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue killing two.
Defence spokesman, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Sunday, said that troops also arrested one of the bandits.
Mr. Enenche said the recent operation was in continuation of efforts to forestall banditry and other criminal activities in the North Central zone of the country.
He also disclosed that three locally made rifles, 21 rounds of 7.62mm Special Ammunition as well as other items including a motorcycle were recovered by the troops during the encounter.
“Troops have, on December 16, conducted a dawn raid on the criminals’ location at Adangbe Village in Mbacher Council Ward of the Local Government Area.
“The superior firepower of the troops forced the bandits to flee in disarray.
“However, as troops engaged the criminals in a hot pursuit, two of them were neutralised, while another was arrested by the gallant troops.
“The arrested one has been handed over to the Police for further action,” he said.
Terwase Akwaza alias Gana was a fearsome militia leader who reportedly perpetrated several criminal activities around Benue and Nasarawa before he was eliminated by security forces earlier in the year.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Sport
Iheanacho, Ndidi secure Premier League promotion with Leicester City
Leicester City have now secured one of the two automatic promotion tickets to the Premier League.
Economy
BDC operators warn against naira speculation, hoarding
He added that ABCON will upgrade technology in its quest to help in the fight against the sabotage of CBN’s reforms.
Economy
Tinubu taps Jim Ovia to lead Nigerian education loan fund
The prominent Nigerian banker was appointed on Friday.
Heading 4
Liverpool agree compensation with Feyenoord to appoint Arne Slot as new manager
Liverpool had initially shown interest in former player and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso.
Agriculture
Taraba govt. set to distribute first set of tractors to farmers
“We have so far received 20 Cabrio and 250 mini high powered tractors that would be distributed to our farmers on May 28.”
NationWide
Jonathan mourns Ayogu Eze
The former president commiserated with the Eze family, his political and professional colleagues in the media.