Troops recover 2 AK47 refles after foiling armed attack in Benue

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, foiled an armed attack and recovered two AK-47 rifles, ammunition magazines and other items by suspected armed herders in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.

Troops said it got intelligence of that suspected armed attackers disguised as Fulani herders moved from Nasarawa State to the neighbouring Guma Local Government Council in Benue on October 26, 2026 and acted swiftly.

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In a statement by the Acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, said the troops subsequently recovered two AK-47 rifles, four empty magazines, eight calves, three mobile phones, a National Identification Number (NIN) document bearing the name Umar Yusuf, and ₦20.

The statement revealed that troops came under enemy fire, but was returned with heavy gunfire, making the arsonists to flee for their dear life and there was no casualties on the side of troops

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The Force Commander of Operation WHIRL STROKE and General Officer Commanding, 5 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Moses Kolo Gara, praised the troops for their vigilance and prompt response to the threat.

He called on the personnel to deepen cooperation with local communities and continue intelligence-driven operations aimed at preventing criminal activities and improving security throughout the joint operations area.

Gara also acknowledged the public’s contribution to security efforts through the provision of credible intelligence and their continued trust in the troops.

Gara said troops are more determined to confront criminals ferociously, hence, residents should report suspicious movements as a way of assisting security agents.

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