Benue: Troops kill one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West

Troops attached to Sector 1 of Operation Whirl Stroke, operating from FOB Bilawa-Jor, carried retired a combat patrol crossed the Mbapa and Mbabuande areas connected March 23, 2026.

During the mission, the soldiers engaged suspected terrorists, sidesplitting 1 of them, portion others escaped.

After chasing the fleeing suspects, 4 individuals were arrested and are present successful subject custody pending further probe and imaginable prosecution.

In a related operation, troops intercepted a conveyance loaded with 2 cows, believed to person been abandoned by suspected cattle rustlers successful Uhemba.

The improvement occurred astir 0348hrs connected March 24, 2026, aft information operatives acted connected quality reports astir rustling activities successful the area.

On sighting the troops, the suspects reportedly fled, leaving down the conveyance and the livestock.

Both the recovered conveyance and the animals person been secured by the troops arsenic investigations and ineligible processes continue.

Military authorities person again appealed to residents to stock credible and timely accusation that could assistance ongoing efforts to curb crim...