Following an end to Boko Haram hostilities and restoration of peace in Gombe State, the Federal Government and the state government have been applauded for resettling Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) back to their communities. The Global Amnesty Watch (GAW) gave this commendation in a communique at the end of its assessment tour round the state […]
Category archives: Security
Buratai extends Operation Sahel Sanity, charges troops to wipe out remaining bandits
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai has charged troops to eliminate remnants of bandits in the North-West after announcing an extension to Operation Sahel Sanity. The COAS made this known during a media chat at the Special Army Super Camp 4, Faskari, Katsina State on Saturday. He explained that considering […]
Withdraw your statement on Gana, Sankera youths tell Suswam
The Sankera Youth Forum (SYF) has called on the lawmaker representing Benue North-East in the National Assembly, Senator Gabriel Suswam to withdraw his statement on notorious militia leader, Terwase Akwaza, popularly known as Gana. Sankera consists of three of the seven local government areas which makes up the senatorial district which the ex-governor represents and was […]
Gana: Group confirms notorious Benue criminal killed after gun duel with troops
A preliminary report by the Coalition of Human Rights Groups in Nigeria has revealed that Terwase Akwaza (Gana) was killed during a shoot-out with security operatives on Tuesday, 8th September 2020, along Makurdi-Gboko Road in Benue State. Recall that the deceased terrorist has been declared wanted by security operatives for his atrocities in the state.. […]
Gana: Investigate Suswam, Ortom’s links with erstwhile killer, civil rights group to FG
A civil society group, Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has called on the Federal Government to investigate Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State and his predecessor, Gabriel Suswam over alleged links to slain militia leader, Terwase Akwaza, popularly known as Gana. Akwaza, who terrorized Benue/Taraba axis, was killed at a roadblock mounted by the army along Gbese-Gboko-Makurdi […]
Group justifies killing of Gana, says nowhere in the world is amnesty granted more than once
The Middle- Belt Civil Rights Congress ( MBCRC) has added its voice to the debate on the killing of Benue criminal kingpin, Mr. Terwase Akwaza notoriously known as Gana. The group said the security agencies were right to have taken the necessary action that could prevent further threats to lives and property. Gana was said […]
Security: GAW assessment scores Buhari, military high over Adamawa
Following an assessment tour round the state, the Global Amnesty Watch has scored President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian military high in their quest to rid Adamawa of Boko Haram terrorists. In a townhall briefing on Thursday in Yola after transversing the entire state together with civil society groups, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders, the […]
Killing Gana: Group says Nigerian troops deserve commendation
The Benue Good Governance Crusade (BGGC) says the military deserves commendation for ridding Benue of its most-notorious militia leader, Terwase Akwaza popularly known as ‘Gana’. The Commander, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Nasarawa state, Monday Ali, told journalists on Tuesday that Gana was killed at a roadblock mounted by the army along Gbese-Gboko-Makurdi road following exchange […]
Jubilation in Benue over killing of crime kingpin, Gana
There were jubilation in several parts of Benue State following the reported killing of Terwase Akwaza known as Gana. Gana who terrorised several communities in Benue State was reported to have been killed by soldiers on Tuesday, September 8, three years after Governor Samuel Ortom-led government placed a N10 million bounty on information that could lead to […]
Northern patriots laud PMB, others over security improvements across 19 states
Some well-meaning Nigerians, under the auspices of Northern Patriots (NP), have hailed President Muhammadu Buhari and the Security Chiefs for the improved security in 19 northern states across the nation. According to the group, the series of meetings held between the president and the Service/ Security Chiefs has triggered a remarkable turnaround with troops dominating […]