By RhemDy News
Troops of Sector 1 Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in conjunction with the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have neutralised two suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during a successful intelligence-led offensive in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
The operation, which commenced at about 3am on July 16 and concluded on July 17, 2026, saw troops advance through Takum in Taraba State to Tse Togo and Utenge communities located across River Yooyo at Orter Camp, where suspected terrorists were operating.
Acting Media Information Officer
HQ Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, said in a statement that during the operation, troops engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, neutralising two of them.
Three abducted victims identified as 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 in the encounter.
The statement added that other captives also fled the camp during the firefight.
Lt. Zubairu gave the items recovered from the hoodlums to include 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 G3 rifle with optic sight, 1 pistol, 19 AK-47 magazines, 181 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 40 rounds of 7.62×51mm ammunition, 9 rounds of 7.62mm Tavor ammunition, 1 Moniepoint POS device, 2 pairs of desert camouflage uniforms and 2 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.
Maj.-Gen. Gara 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.
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