Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke carried out intelligence-led clearance operations on March 24, 2026, in Benue State.
In Gwer West LGA, troops raided Mbapa and Mbabuande, uncovered a suspected hideout, and arrested two suspects after further operations across River Akpako.
In Katsina-Ala LGA, troops and the Benue State Civil Protection Guard raided a hideout in Tse-Ubena village, rescuing a kidnapped victim, Mrs Member Ityavber (28).
She has been treated and reunited with her family.
Operations to track other suspects are ongoing.
