Troops of Sector 1 Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in conjunction with the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, invaded terrorists hideouts, neutralised two bandits and rescued three kidnapped victims, in a successful intelligence led offensive operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Benue State.

The Acting Media Information Officer, HQ Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, in a statement, indicated that the operation, which commenced at about 0300 hours on 16 July and concluded on 17 July 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.

During the operation, troops engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, neutralising two of them.

Three abducted victims namely: Nyityo Abraham, a teacher; Uzuegwu Chukwuemeka Decency, a spare parts dealer; and Terhember Tavarshima, a farmer, all from Katsina-Ala LGA, were rescued. Other captives fled the camp during the firefight.

Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, one G3 rifle with optic sight, one pistol, 19 AK-47 magazines, 181 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 40 rounds of 7.62×51mm ammunition, nine rounds of 7.62mm Tavor ammunition, one Moniepoint POS device, two pairs of desert camouflage uniforms and two 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.

He 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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A woman identified as Erdoo Nancy has been arrested for allegedly k!lling her co-wife’s daughter in Ankyoor community, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred along Makurdi Road, opposite YUA Guest House in the area.

Local youths reportedly restrained the suspect shortly after the incident before handing her over to officers at the Nigeria Police Force, Aliade Division.

Preliminary reports suggest that the suspect allegedly attacked and k!lled the child while the mother was away.

Details of the incident, including any possible motive, remain unclear.

Benue State Police Command has not issued an official statement on the matter as at the time of filing this report.

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Troops of the 17 Brigade have rescued nine kidnapped victims who escaped from a terrorists’ hideout after their captors reportedly fell asleep in Katsina State.

Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 17 July 2026.

The victims were intercepted at about 8:30 a.m. on July 15, 2026 by troops on a foot patrol at Anguwan Doka in Faskari Local Government Area.

The rescued victims comprised three women, four men and two young children. FamilyLaw

During preliminary interrogation, the victims disclosed that they had been abducted by armed terrorists along the Tsafe–Kuchere road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

They told troops that they seized the opportunity to flee after the guards at the terrorists’ enclave fell asleep, trekking until they were encountered by the patrol team.

The victims identified themselves as indigenes of Kuchere village in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State.

The military has taken the victims into protective custody, while efforts are ongoing to contact the relevant authorities for their formal handover and reunification with their families.

Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, commended the troops for their professionalism, vigilance, and resilience in sustaining pressure on criminal elements across the theatre.

He reaffirmed the resolve of the Joint Task Force to sustain intelligence-driven operations in collaboration with other security agencies and law-abiding citizens, until terrorism and other forms of criminality are decisively defeated in the North West

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