Troops foil bandit attacks, recover weapons, build trust in Katsina-Ala, Benue State

By Kingsley Omonobi

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) person successfully foiled planned bandit attacks connected communities successful Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, pursuing a bid of intensified operations against transgression elements.

The operations, conducted betwixt September 26 and 28, 2025, resulted successful the betterment of firearms, ammunition, and different materials, boosting residents’ assurance successful information agencies.

According to OPWS authorities, connected September 26, troops deployed astatine Abaji received credible quality connected bandits moving successful Agurugu village. Acting swiftly, the soldiers engaged the criminals astatine Sheekan village, forcing them to flee. A consequent hunt recovered an automatic pistol, aggregate rounds of ammunition, AK-47 magazines, and 29 mobile phones abandoned by the bandits.

On September 28, troops astatine Gbise undertook a patrol towards Igyudu colony pursuing reports of bandit activity. The bandits again fled upon sighting the advancing soldiers. Security forces recovered a single-barrel gun, further rounds of ammunition, AK-47 and G3 magazines, a manus grenade, a teardrop state canister, assorted aesculapian kits, and a mobile phone.

Major General Moses Gara, Force Commander of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke, praised the troops for their bravery, swift response, and professionalism. He emphasized that the occurrence of the operations demonstrates the effectiveness of strategies employed by the Nigerian Army and allied information agencies.

“We stay committed to restoring lasting bid successful Benue and neighbouring states. Our troops person shown resilience and determination, and we volition not relent until these areas are wholly secured,” helium said.

The Force Commander assured residents of Katsina-Ala and surrounding communities of their information and urged them to proceed providing credible and timely accusation to enactment ongoing subject operations.

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