Operation WHIRL STROKE Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/operation-whirl-stroke/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:06:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Operation WHIRL STROKE Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/operation-whirl-stroke/ 32 32 42672738 Military Raids Terrorists Camp, Eliminates One, Arrests Suspect in Benue https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/30/military-raids-terrorists-camp/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:06:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205000 Military Raids Terrorists Camp, Eliminates One, Arrests Suspect in Benue Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have neutralised a suspected terrorist and arrested another during an offensive operation in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation was conducted at about 8:32 a.m. on September 28 at Kyado, where the troops engaged […]

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]]> 205000 Troops Ambush Bandits Along Benue Road, Kill One, Recover Weapons https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/03/troops-ambush-bandits-benue/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:20:41 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201871 Troops of Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE have neutralised one suspected bandit and recovered weapons, ammunition and other items during an encounter along

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]]> 201871 Troops Disrupt Kidnappers’ Roadblock, Neutralise Suspect, Arrest Two in Benue https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/23/troops-disrupt-kidnappers/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:24:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200892 Troops Disrupt Kidnappers’ Roadblock, Neutralise Suspect, Arrest Two in Benue Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have disrupted a suspected kidnappers’ roadblock, neutralised one suspected bandit and arrested two suspected kidnappers in separate operations across Benue State. The operations, conducted on August 19, 2026, followed credible intelligence on the activities of […]

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]]> 200892 Military Destroys Terrorist Enclave in Benue, Arrest Six Suspects in Joint Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/03/military-destroys-terrorist/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:52:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198414 Military Destroys Terrorist Enclave in Benue, Arrest Six Suspects in Joint Operations Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recorded operational successes in Benue and Nasarawa states, destroying a suspected terrorist enclave in Benue and arresting six suspects, including a local vigilante found with illegal ammunition in Nasarawa. In Benue State, troops of Sector 1, […]

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]]> 198414 DEADLY: Military Kills 102 Terrorists, Arrests 345, Rescues 393 In July https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/01/military-kills-terrorists-4/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:35:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198225 Armed Forces of Nigeria neutralised over 102 terrorists and other criminals, arrested 345 suspects and rescued 393 kidnap victims across the country in July, the Defence

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]]> 198225 Army Rescues Two Kidnap Victims During Operation in Taraba https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/27/army-rescues-two-kidnap/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:08:55 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197857 Army Rescues Two Kidnap Victims During Operation in Taraba Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued two kidnapped victims during a coordinated offensive operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The rescue operation was carried out in the early hours of July […]

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]]> 197857 Military Kills 2 Kidnappers, Rescue 3 Victims, Recover Weapons in Benue https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/20/military-kills-kidnappers/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:26:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197330 Military Kills 2 Kidnappers, Rescue 3 Victims, Recover Weapons in Benue Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), in collaboration with the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, have neutralised two suspected kidnappers, rescued three abducted victims and recovered a cache of arms and military-style equipment during a clearance operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area […]

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]]> 197330 Troops Eliminate 2 Terrorists, Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims in Benue https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/17/troops-eliminate-terrorists-22/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=196900 Troops Eliminate 2 Terrorists, Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims in Benue Troops of Sector 1 Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have neutralised two suspected terrorists, rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition during an intelligence-led offensive operation in Katsina-Ala Local […]

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]]> 196900 Troops, Police Arrest 42 Suspected Kidnappers in Nasarawa https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/14/troops-police-arrest/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:13:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=195557 Troops, Police Arrest 42 Suspected Kidnappers in Nasarawa Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, have arrested 42 suspected kidnappers during a coordinated security operation in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The operation was launched at about 9:45 a.m. on […]

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]]> 195557 Troops Kill Suspected Bandit Linked to Attack on Ex-Benue SSG https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/04/troops-kill-suspected-bandit/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:06:15 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194601 Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE have neutralised a suspected bandit believed to be linked to the recent attack on a former Secretary to the Benue

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]]> 194601 Troops, DIA Operatives Raid Terrorist Hideout, Seize Firearms, Ammunition https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/13/troops-dia-operatives-raid/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:41:49 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=192657 Troops, DIA Operatives Raid Terrorist Hideout, Seize Firearms, Ammunition Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), have recovered a firearm and a cache of ammunition during a coordinated cordon-and-search operation in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State. Security sources disclosed that the operation was conducted […]

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]]> 192657 Troops Kill 4 Criminals, Rescue Hostages, Recover Arms in Benue, Taraba https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/02/troops-kill-criminals-rescue/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:33:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=191128 Troops Kill 4 Criminals, Rescue Hostages, Recover Arms in Benue, Taraba Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified ongoing security operations in Benue and Taraba states, recording major successes that led to the neutralisation of four criminals, rescue of two kidnapped victims, recovery of arms and ammunition, and the dismantling of a notorious illicit […]

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]]> 191128 Taraba: Troops Gun Down Two Suspected Bandits, Recover Rifle https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/25/taraba-troops-gun-two/ Mon, 25 May 2026 22:16:41 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=190636 Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 6 Brigade and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralised two suspected

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]]> 190636 Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Gunrunners, Recover N2m Ransom in Nasarawa, Enugu https://prnigeria.com/2026/04/16/troops-arrest-suspected-8/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:52:25 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=188365 Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Gunrunners, Recover N2m Ransom in Nasarawa, Enugu Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded operational gains in Nasarawa and Enugu states with the arrest of suspects linked to arms smuggling and kidnapping, alongside the recovery of a firearm and suspected ransom money. In Nasarawa State, troops of Sector 2 under Operation […]

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]]> 188365 Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Benue After Sustained Operation https://prnigeria.com/2026/04/15/troops-rescue-two-kidnap-2/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:18:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=188302 Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Benue After Sustained Operation Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State following sustained, intelligence-led operations against criminal elements. The rescue, which occurred in the early hours of April 15, 2026, at about 3:50 a.m. in Kyado, led […]

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]]> 188302 Troops Eliminate Several Terrorists in Benue, Recover Over 300 Rustled Livestock in Kano, Katsina https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/30/troops-eliminate-terrorists-18/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:59:30 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=187302 Troops Eliminate Several Terrorists in Benue, Recover Over 300 Rustled Livestock in Kano, Katsina Nigerian troops have recorded significant operational successes in separate security operations in Benue and Kano states, neutralizing several terrorists and recovering more than 300 rustled livestock. In Benue State, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) repelled an attack by suspected terrorists […]

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]]> 187302 Troops Arrest Three Suspects, Recover AK-47 in Benue Offensive https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/27/troops-arrest-three-suspects/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:13:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=187138 Troops Arrest Three Suspects, Recover AK-47 in Benue Offensive Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested three suspected terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle with ammunition during a pre-wet season offensive operation aimed at securing farming communities. The operation, carried out on March 26, 2026, by troops of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Intervention […]

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]]> 187138 Troops Arrest Three, Recover AK-47 in Benue https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/27/troops-arrest-three-benue/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:38:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=187135 Troops of the Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested three suspected criminals and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an intelligence-led operation in Benue State.

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]]> 187135 Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Suspects in Benue https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/26/troops-rescue-kidnap-victim-2/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:08:14 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=187095 Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Suspects in Benue Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued a kidnapped woman and arrested two suspects during coordinated intelligence-led operations across parts of Benue State. The operations, conducted on March 24, targeted suspected criminal elements in Gwer West and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas, resulting in what military authorities described […]

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]]> 187095 Troops Rescue Abducted Woman, Nab Suspects in Benue https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/26/troops-rescue-abducted-woman/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:54:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=187091 Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued a kidnapped woman and arrested suspected criminals during a series of intelligence-led clearance operations in Benue State.

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