Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, neutralised 4 criminals and rescued 2 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across Benue and Taraba states between May 24 and 31, 2026.
The Acting Media Information Officer, Lt Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, said the operations also led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle with ammunition and the dismantling of a drug trafficking network.
In Benue, troops responding to an armed herder attack along Gbajimba–Agasha road in Guma LGA on May 24 evacuated 2 injured locals for treatment and launched a manhunt for the attackers.
The same day in Taraba, troops engaged armed robbers along Rafin Kada–Donga road, killing 2 and recovering one AK-47 rifle, 3 magazines, ammunition and N39,950 cash.
On May 25, troops in Makurdi LGA intercepted kidnappers along Antegh–Zongo road. The abductors fled and abandoned 2 victims who were reunited with their families. One suspect was arrested.
In a separate intelligence-led operation, troops raided a drug syndicate in Makurdi on May 23 and May 27, recovering 641 parcels of illicit drugs, N821,000 cash, a motorcycle and arresting 4 suspects. The suspects will be handed over to NDLEA.
The latest operation on May 31 saw troops raid a bandit enclave at Imande Igigh in Katsina-Ala LGA, neutralising 2 bandits and recovering ammunition.
Force Commander, Maj Gen Moses Gara, commended the troops and urged communities to report suspicious activities.
Troops Kill 4 Bandits, Rescue 2 Hostages in Benue, Taraba
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