Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition, and other items at Tse-Anka Community, Yooyo Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area in Benue State.
Its Acting Media Information Officer Lt. Ahmad Zubairu said the operation took place on 9 March, 2026 when troops were conducting patrol aimed at reassuring residents and denying criminal elements freedom of action in the area.
He said during the patrol, troops received credible information about activities of suspected terrorists operating within Tse-Anka community.
Zubairu added: “Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the troops mobilised to the location in conjunction with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard to confront the threat.
“Upon arrival at the scene, troops made contact with the terrorists, leading to a brief but intense firefight. During the engagement, two of the terrorists were neutralised, while several others fled with possible gunshot wounds.”
He stressed that during a search of the area, troops recovered one AK-47 Rifle, Five Rifle Magazines, Sixty-One rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, One round of 7.62mm x 54 ammunition, and Nine rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Other items recovered included a Bajaj motorcycle, eighty-two SIM cards, six ATM cards, and several charms suspected to be used by the criminals.