Nigerian Army Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke have foiled an alleged pipeline vandalism attempt in Gou community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, north-central Nigeria, arresting an 18-year-old suspect.
The suspect, identified as Aondoyima Agber, was apprehended on 20 October 2026 during an intelligence-led patrol. According to the military, he was allegedly attempting to transport a section of the pipeline on a motorcycle after other suspected vandals fled the scene.
In a statement, the Acting Media Information Officer of the task force headquarters, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, said the suspect remained in military custody pending further directives.
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He said that troops were maintaining security operations to deter criminal activities and protect critical national infrastructure.
The Force Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke and General Officer Commanding the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their prompt response and efforts to safeguard public assets.
Gara warned those involved in the destruction of public infrastructure to desist and urged residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies.
He stressed that cooperation between communities and security agencies was essential to tackling criminal networks and sustaining peace and security across the task force’s area of responsibility.
