Five terrorists killed in Benue

Five terrorists killed in Benue

By: James Bwala

Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE in a fierce battle eliminated terrorists. On 15 July 2022 based on credible intelligence, conducted a raid operation at CHITO general area, SANKERA council ward in Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State in North Central Nigeria killing five terrorists in the ensuing gun battle.

A statement from BENARD ONYEUKO Major General and Director Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters said that the Bandits, on sighting the advancing troops, fired at the direction of the troops. 

“Troops responded with heavy/superior fire power and neutralized 3 bandits while others escaped. Troops searched bandits’ hideout and recovered 18 motorcycles used by the bandits to terrorise the general area.

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“In another, Troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI in a special operation in the early hours of 17 July 2022 conducted operation at PALALE-JAJA village in JIBIA Local Government Area of Katsina State and made contact with terrorists. Troops engaged them with and neutralized 2 x terrorists. 

“Items recovered include 2 x AK 47 Rifles, 2 x Magazines, 16x rounds of 7.62mm special, 6 x motorcycles, 2 x phones, 1 x clipper, some packets of tramadol drug, among other items.

“The military high command commends troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE and Operation HADARIN DAJI for these feats and encourages the general public to avail troops with more credible and information on criminal activities in their areas.” The statement said

Five terrorists killed in Benue