Troops seize two suspected bandits’ logistics suppliers, 2 armed theft suspects in Benue

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation WHIRL STROKE, have arrested two suspected bandits’ logistics suppliers and two suspected armed robbers in separate operations in Benue State.

The operations, carried out on October 28, 2026, shaped a part of ongoing efforts by troops to disrupt felony networks, deny terrorists logistical assist and strengthen safety throughout the Joint Operations Area.

Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, disclosed this in a press release on Thursday.

According to the assertion, troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE, performing on intelligence in regards to the presence of suspected bandits’ logistics suppliers in Abaji Community, moved to the realm and apprehended two suspects recognized as Tertser Terngu and Aondongu Tersoo.

Preliminary info indicated that the suspects allegedly offered logistical assist to a bandit kingpin working throughout River Yooyo in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

“Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and two suspected armed robbers in separate operations in Benue State,” the statement read.

“On 28 October 2026, troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE, acted on intelligence in regards to the presence of two suspected bandits’ logistics suppliers in Abaji Community.

“The suspects allegedly provide logistical support to a bandit kingpin operating across River Yooyo in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.

“The arrested suspects recognized as Mr Tertser Terngu, aged 24, and Mr Aondongu Tersoo, aged 15, each from Tersoo Village are presently in custody for investigation and additional processing to the suitable businesses.

“In a related development, at approximately 2:16pm on the same day, troops on fighting patrol received information about an armed robbery incident at Jootar Village along the Kyado–Wukari Road in Ukum LGA.

“Troops promptly mobilised to the scene, the place operatives of the Volunteer Guards had already apprehended two suspected armed robbers earlier than the troops arrived. Items recovered included one domestically made pistol, seven rounds of seven.62mm PKT ammunition and a pair of scissors.

“The Force Commander, JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, and General Officer Commanding, 5 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops and urged them to sustain the operational tempo, remain vigilant and continue to leverage timely intelligence to combat criminal activities across the Joint Operations Area.”