Operation WHIRL STROKE troops rescue five kidnap victims in Benue

Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE person rescued 5 kidnapped victims successful Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, successful a connection said the victims were released arsenic troops had closed successful connected the kidnappers, leaving them with nary country to manoeuvre.

The connection named the victims arsenic Babaji Muhammad, 40; Yamusa, 45; Annumba Obunde, 40; and Babangida Ibbi, 41, each abducted on Tor Donga Road, portion Doofan Ahula, 54, was abducted on Chede–Takun Road.
In a related development, connected March 13, 2026, troops acting connected further quality reports astir bandits’ activities astatine Mtam Village successful Utange Council Ward of Katsina-Ala LGA conducted a accelerated effect cognition to the area.
However, the criminals fled aft being tipped disconnected by informants earlier the accomplishment of troops.

The troops, however, conducted exploitation of the country and recovered respective items, including a brace of greenish camouflage, godforsaken combat boots, 1 fume grenade, 107 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm ammunition, 3 rounds of 7.62mm peculiar ammunition, 7 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 1 Dane gun, six pistols, 5 pistol magazines, 3 FN firearm magazines, 2 motorcycles and respective charms abandoned by the criminals.

The Force Commander of the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major...