TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE ON PRE-WET SEASON OFFENSIVE APPREHEND SUSPECTS, RECOVER AK-47 AND AMMUNITIONS

Ibadan, Nigeria, March 27, 2026

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have recorded another operational success following a pre-wet season offensive aimed at securing farming communities and clearing criminal elements from identified flashpoints.

The operation, carried out on March 26, 2026, involved troops of the COAS Intervention Battalion XI who acted on credible intelligence regarding the presence of suspected terrorists within the Agasha general area. The troops advanced tactically to the location and swiftly cordoned off the area upon arrival.

This led to the arrest of three suspects identified as Sule Ibrahim, Salmanu Risko, both from Nasarawa State, and Abdulkareem Haruna from Jos.

Items recovered during the operation include one AK-47 rifle, two AK-47 magazines, twenty-seven rounds of 7.62mm x 39 ammunition, a mobile phone, a cutlass, sachets of alcohol, and assorted charms.

The suspects are currently in military custody undergoing preliminary investigation and are expected to be handed over to the appropriate authorities for prosecution in accordance with the law.

Troops have continued to maintain an aggressive operational posture in the area, dominating the environment to deny criminal elements freedom of action and to enhance security ahead of the farming season.

The Force Commander of the Joint Task Force, Moses Gara, commended the troops for their professionalism, resilience, and dedication to safeguarding law-abiding citizens within the Joint Operations Area.

The latest development underscores the military’s sustained efforts to improve security conditions and support peaceful agricultural activities across affected communities.