TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE RESCUE 3 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, ELIMINATE 2 TERRORISTS AND RECOVER 2 RIFFLES/ AMMUNITION IN BENUE STATE
Troops of Sector 1 Joint Task, Operation WHIRL STROKE, in conjunction with the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have eliminated two suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during a successful intelligence led offensive operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
A statement by the Acting Media and Information Officer, Headquarters, Operation Whirl Stroke, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, explains that the troops took off through Takum in Taraba State to Tse Togo and Utenge communities located across River Yooyo at Orter Camp where the suspected terrorists were operating. The troop engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle and fatally wounded two of the teerorists.
It adds three abducted victims namely; Mr Nyityo Abraham, a teacher; Mr Uzuegwu Chukwuemeka Decency, a spare parts dealer; and Mr Terhember Tavarshima, a farmer, all from Katsina-Ala LGA were rescued.
Items recovered included one AK-47 rifle, one G3 rifle with optic sight, one pistol, 19 AK-47 magazines, 181 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 40 rounds of 7.62×51mm ammunition, nine rounds of 7.62mm Tavor ammunition, one Moniepoint POS device, two pairs of desert camouflage uniforms and two pairs of woodland camouflage uniforms.
The Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their resilience, courage and professionalism.
He reaffirmed his determination to rid the Joint Operations Area of terrorists and other criminal elements while also appreciating sister security agencies and local communities for their continued support and cooperation.
