Army neutralise two terrorists, rescue three kidnapped victims in Benue State

Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in conjunction with the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have neutralised two suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during an offensive operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

This was disclosed in a Friday statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer, HQ Operation Whirl Stroke, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu.
The military spokesman said troops advanced through Takum in Taraba State to Tse Togo and Utenge communities located across River Yooyo at Orter Camp, where suspected terrorists were operating.

During the operation, troops engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, neutralising two of them.
The three rescued victims were identified as Mr Nyityo Abraham, a teacher; Mr Uzuegwu Chukwuemeka Decency, a spare parts dealer; and Mr Terhember Tavarshima, a farmer. All three are from Katsina-Ala LGA.

Items recovered from the terrorists’ hideout include one AK-47 rifle, one G3 rifle with optic sight, one pistol, 19 AK-47 magazines, 181 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 40 rounds of 7.62×51mm ammunition, nine rounds of 7.62mm Tavor ammunition, one Moniepoint POS device, two pairs of desert camouflage uniforms and two pairs of woodland camouflage uniforms.