By Kazeem Waris
Troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke, have neutralized two suspected bandits following an intelligence-led ambush along the Adankolo–Apata Road in Kogi State.
The operation, conducted on Saturday, October 31, 2026, followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorists around communities in Kabba-Bunu and Lokoja Local Government Areas of the state.
The Sector spokesperson, Captain Ahmad Zubairu, disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the troops had laid an ambush along a suspected bandits’ supply route based on the intelligence received.
According to him, the troops contacted the suspected criminals during the operation, forcing them to flee after being overpowered.
“The troops subsequently contacted the suspected criminals who were subdued and forced to flee.
“At about 9pm on the same day during exploitation, troops 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.”
The military spokesperson said the recovered items had been taken into custody as part of the operation’s outcome.
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.
“The Force Commander reiterated the commitment of Operation Whirl Stroke to sustaining intelligence-led operations aimed at protecting lives and property across its Area of Responsibility.”
The latest operation underscores the military’s ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities and strengthen security across communities within Operation Whirl Stroke’s Area of Responsibility.
