Two suspected logistics suppliers linked to bandits in Benue State have been arrested by the troops of the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, reports thegazellenews.com.
The Acting Media Information Officer of Headquarters JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE Captain Mohammed Goni, who confirmed the development through a state on his official X handle on Thursday, 29 October, 2026, said soldiers of Sector 1 acted on intelligence and detained the suspects in Abaji Community.
Goni identified the men, as Tertser Terngu, 24, and Aondongu Tersoo, 15, both from Tersoo Village, allegedly provided logistical support to a bandit kingpin operating across the River Yooyo in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.
According to Goni the duo are currently in custody for investigation and further processing by the appropriate agencies.
Goni also disclosed that a related operation the same day, troops responding to an armed robbery report at Jootar Village along the Kyado–Wukari Road in Ukum Local Government Area found that Volunteer Guards had already apprehended two suspected armed robbers.
According to him, items recovered included one locally made pistol, seven rounds of 7.62mm PKT ammunition, and a pair of scissors.
The Force Commander of Operation WHIRL STROKE and General Officer Commanding 5 Division, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops and urged them to maintain operational tempo and continue using timely intelligence to tackle criminal activities in the area.
