The Nigerian Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and Operation Hadarin Daji have neutralised terrorists in Benue and Katsina states
This was made known via its official Twitter handle @DefenceInfoNG on Monday, July 18, 2022 in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Benard Onyeuko, adding that arms and ammunition were recovered.
#PressRelease Troops Of Operation Whirl Stroke And Operation Hadarin Daji Neutralise Terrorists/ Bandits Recover Arms And Ammunitions In Benue And Katsina States #DHQUpdate https://t.co/Z4yWdvYEYM
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) July 18, 2022
“Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE in a fierce battle eliminated terrorists. On 15 July 2022 based on credible intelligence, the troops conducted a raid operation at CHITO general area, SANKERA council ward in Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State and in the process, came in contact with suspected bandits. Bandits on sighting the advancing troops, fired at the direction of the troops. Troops responded with heavy/superior fire power and neutralize 3 bandits while others escaped. Troops searched bandits’ hideout and recovered 18 motorcycles used by the bandits to terrorise the general area.”
The statement further disclosed that troops of Operation Hadarin Daji on 17 July 2022 conducted the 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 and 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 information on criminal activities in their areas.”
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