Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, have repelled suspected armed herdsmen during an operation in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
The operation took place on October 26, 2026, following intelligence reports that suspected criminal elements posing as herders had crossed from Nasarawa State into the area.
According to the task force, the troops came under gunfire upon arriving at the location but responded and forced the armed group to flee.
No casualty was recorded among the troops during the encounter.
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Items recovered from the scene included two AK-47 rifles, four empty magazines, eight calves, three mobile phones, a National Identification Number document belonging to one Umar Yusuf, and ₦20.
The Force Commander of Operation WHIRL STROKE and General Officer Commanding the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division, Major General Moses Kolo Gara, commended the troops for their vigilance and response.
He urged them to strengthen cooperation with local communities and sustain intelligence-led operations to prevent criminal activities and improve security across the joint operations area.
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