The current amnesty declared by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State is paying off as the most wanted criminal in Benue State,Terwase Awarze aka Gana, who had been terrorising the northern part of the state, on Monday, embraced the amnesty programme set up by Governor Samuel Ortom and surrendered about 85 weapons.
Gana had been on wanted list of the military and other security agencies which prompted the deployment of soldiers to the area (Katsina Ala/Zaki Biam) recently in search of the man.
The man was led to the Government House on Monday by Catholic Bishop, Katsina Ala diocese, Right Reverend Peter Adorboh, relatives and others where he surrendered the weapons.
Governor Ortom expressed happiness for voluntarily coming to surrender his weapons and extended the amnesty expected to close today till the end of September.
According to the governor, "Gana became terror to Benue and Taraba states, his activities made security operatives to declare him wanted but here we are today, he has willingly come and surrendered his weapons. As a result of his willingness, the security council reviewed the amnesty programme and extended it by four weeks, that means September ending."
Gana was said to have been the leader of militia group of about 500 youths who have turned the area into killing field.
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