Security forces of Operation WHIRL STROKE on13 August 2021, responded to distress calls of armed herdsmen activities at Udei and Ughedu towns in Benue State repelled armed bandits’ attacks on villages, destroyed 3 criminal camps and recovered 23 rustled cows and 3 motorcycles.
Also on 14 August 2021,Nigerian troops on fighting patrol intercepted and arrested 9 cultists who had been terrorizing Utonkon community in Ado LGA of Benue State.
In another development ,on 15 August, troops acting on credible intelligence ambushed and arrested some railroad vandals at Tse-Guma village and recovered some railroad tracks and sleepers, while the criminals were handed over to appropriate prosecuting agency for further action.
The troops, on 16 August while carrying out raid and clearance operations on criminals’ hideouts at Terr village in Sankera Uyum Council Ward and Ukpam Community in Guma LGA of Benue State arrested 2 notorious armed robbers named, Mr Aondosoo Aba and Mr Emmanuel Gobo, respectively.
Meanwhile, in the non-kinetic operations, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE carried out repairs on a collapsed bridge that connected Lau Town and Jalingo Road in Taraba State, to enable locals have free passage.
However,on 14 and 16 August,2021,the troops simultaneously held different security meetings with youths and community leaders as well as other critical stakeholders at Takum Town, Lau Town in Taraba State. Other locations include the Palace of Sarkin Kadarko in Keana LGA of Nasarawa State and Igumale Town in Ado LGA of Benue State. Issues discussed were incessant clashes between farmers and herders, kidnapping acts, destruction of farmlands by herders’ cattle other lingering security challenges in the general areas. Troops have continued to maintain presence with aggressive ground and air patrols to forestall criminal activities and boost confidence of locals to carry out their daily activities.
