Troops Ambush, Kill Suspected Bandits In Kogi

Troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, neutralised a suspected bandit following an intelligence-led ambush along the Adankolo–Apata Road in Kogi State.

A statement by the acting Media Information Officer Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, said the operation, conducted yesterday followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorists around communities in Kabba-Bunu and Lokoja local government areas of the state.

He said the troops acting on the intelligence laid ambush at suspected bandits’ supply route and made contact with the suspected criminals who were subdued and forced to flee.

He stated that troops at about 0900 hours on the same day during exploitation received information regarding the discovery of suspected bandits’ bodies towards Adankolo Forest.

“On arrival at the location, troops found corpses of the two suspected bandits and recovered one locally made pistol, one cartridge and one empty case of 7.62mm special ammunition,” he said.

Reacting to the development, the Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, and General Officer Commanding 5 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their gallantry and successful execution of the operation.

He urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities, stressing that security remains everybody’s responsibility.

He reiterated the commitment of Operation WHIRL STROKE to sustaining intelligence-led operations aimed at protecting lives and property across its Area of Responsibility.