Troops Ambush Bandits Along Benue Road, Kill One, Recover Weapons
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE have neutralised one suspected bandit and recovered weapons, ammunition and other items during an encounter along the Gbise–Igyudu Road in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
The troops of Sector 1 were conducting a fighting patrol on September 2, 2026, when they encountered two suspected bandits riding a motorcycle along the Gbise–Igyudu axis.
According to a statement by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the troops identified the armed suspects and immediately engaged them, leading to an exchange of fire.
One of the suspected bandits was neutralised during the encounter, while the second fled the scene after being overwhelmed by the troops’ superior firepower.
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The troops subsequently conducted a search and clearance operation around the area to ensure that the fleeing suspect did not pose an immediate threat to nearby communities.
Items recovered included one pistol, one pistol magazine, one AK-47 magazine, eight rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, one 7.62mm NATO round, two 9mm rounds and one PKT round.
Troops also recovered a Tecno mobile phone and assorted charms from the scene.
The task force urged residents to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information on the activities and movements of suspected criminals to security and law enforcement agencies.
It said Operation WHIRL STROKE would sustain patrols and intelligence-driven operations across its area of responsibility to dismantle criminal networks and prevent them from threatening the peace and security of law-abiding citizens.
By PRNigeria
