Troops kill two suspected terrorists, rescue three kidnap victims in Benue

Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, person killed 2 suspected terrorists and freed 3 kidnapped persons during a subject cognition successful Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

The operation, conducted successful collaboration with the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, took spot betwixt July 16 and July 17, according to a connection issued on Friday by the Acting Media Information Officer of the task force, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu.

The connection explained that the violative commenced astir 3:00 a.m. connected July 16 and continued until July 17 arsenic troops moved done Takum successful Taraba State to Tse Togo and Utenge communities crossed River Yooyo astatine Orter Camp, wherever suspected terrorists had established a base.

“The cognition saw troops beforehand done Takum successful Taraba State to Tse Togo and Utenge communities located crossed River Yooyo astatine Orter Camp, wherever suspected terrorists were operating.

“During the operation, troops engaged the criminals successful a fierce weapon battle, neutralising 2 of them. 

Three abducted victims namely; Mr Nyityo Abraham, a teacher; Mr Uzuegwu Chukwuemeka Decency, a spare parts dealer; and Mr Terhem...