This adopted an intelligence-led operation in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on 26 October 2026, in line with Lieutenant Ahamdu Zubairu, Ag Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE
According to the assertion, there was earlier intelligence info indicating that some legal components posing as herders had crossed from Nasarawa State into Guma LGA.
“On arrival on the location, the troops got here underneath gunfire from the armed group. The troops responded successfully, repelled the assault and compelled the assailants to flee. No casualty was recorded among the many troops,” The assertion stated
The troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, 4 empty AK-47 magazines, eight calves, three cell phones, a National Identification Number, NIN, doc belonging to 1 Mr Umar Yusuf, and the sum of ₦20.
The Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE and General Officer Commanding 5 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Moses Kolo Gara, counseled the troops for his or her vigilance, proactive response and profitable restoration of the objects.
He charged the troops to strengthen collaboration with native communities and maintain intelligence-led operations to forestall legal actions and improve safety throughout the Joint Operations Area.
