by The Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have eliminated terrorists in a fierce battle.
According to Spokesperson for Defence Media Operations,Major General Beard Onyeuko, on July 15 based, the troops conducted a raid operation at CHITO general area, SANKERA council ward in Ukum Local Council of Benue State and eventually, came in contact with suspected bandits.
He said: “The bandits on sighting the advancing troops, fired at the direction of the troops. Troops responded with heavy firepower and neutralized three bandits, while others escaped. The bandits’s hideout was searched thoroughly and 18 motorcycles which they used to terrorise the area were recovered.
“Also, The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI, in a special operation in the morning of July 17 conducted an operation at PALALE-JAJA village in JIBIA Local Council of Katsina State and successfully made contact with terrorists.
“Troops engaged them and successfully neutralised two terrorists. Items recovered include: two AK 47 Rifles, a clipper, 16x rounds of 7.62mm special, two magazines,six motorcycles, two phones, some packets of tramadol drug, among some other items.
“The military High Command commends troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE and Operation HADARIN DAJI and encourages the general public to help provide the troops with more helpful and accurate information on criminal activities in their areas.
