Notorious criminal, Ghana shot dead in Benue





BENUE STATE Police Command has alleged that
a notorious and wanted criminal in the state known
as Ghana had been shot dead by its operatives.
Spokesperson of the command, Moses Yamu
said Ghana, who is believed to be a member of the
dreaded Terwase Akwaza gang, was shot dead
during an operation near Taraba State.
Yamu disclosed that Operation Zenda Special
Crack Squad of the command, following a tip-off,
stormed a hide-out of the gang along the border of
Taraba State and on sighting the police officers a
gun battle ensued.
“The bandits immediately opened fire onsighting 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, however, he was
confirmed dead on reaching the hospital,” Yamu
said.
Yamu, who disclosed that the team recovered
an assault rifle No. 2051679 with 115 rounds of live
ammunition, 10 live cartridges, assorted charms,
two army camouflage shorts and other items,
maintained that search for the fleeing members and
the gang leader was still on-going.

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