By Bavoriat Clara
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have apprehended three suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during ongoing pre-wet season clearance operations.
According to a statement by the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the operation was carried out on March 26, 2026, by troops of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion XI. The exercise forms part of efforts to secure farming communities ahead of the rainy season.
The statement noted that the troops acted on credible intelligence indicating the presence of suspected terrorists within the Agasha general area. The troops advanced tactically to the location, swiftly cordoned off the area, and effected the arrest of three suspects identified as Sule Ibrahim and Salmanu Risko, both from Nasarawa State, as well as Abdulkareem Haruna from Jos.
Items recovered during the operation include one AK-47 rifle, two AK-47 magazines, twenty-seven rounds of 7.62 by 39 millimetre ammunition, a mobile phone, a cutlass, ten sachets of alcohol, and assorted charms. The suspects are currently in military custody undergoing preliminary investigation before being handed over for prosecution.
Troops have continued to maintain an aggressive operational posture across the area, dominating the environment to deny criminal elements freedom of action and enhance security for farmers.
Meanwhile, the Force Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke, Major General Moses Gara, has commended the troops for their professionalism, resilience, and commitment to protecting law-abiding citizens.
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