Operation Whirl Stroke troops foil armed herders’ attack, recover AK-47 rifle in Benue
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, have foiled an attack by suspected armed herders at Azege Village, Tombo Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The incident occurred on 10 August 2026, following a distress call reporting an attack on the Azege community. The troops swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the suspected attackers in a gun battle upon arrival.
The assailants were overwhelmed by the troops’ superior firepower and fled in disarray. Troops subsequently pursued the fleeing attackers and discovered one of the suspected armed herders neutralised during the encounter.
Recovered from the scene were one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 16 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and one Nokia mobile phone.
The recovered items have been secured, while the remains of the suspected attacker were evacuated by the police. Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend other members of the group who fled the scene.
The Joint Task Force commended the troops for their tactical resilience and praised the Nigeria Police Force for its effective cooperation during the operation.
Residents were urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities within their communities to the relevant security agencies.
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