Troops repel terrorists in Benue, recover two AK-47 rifles

By Kingsley Omonobi
Troops of the Maritime Component of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke have recovered a cache of arms and other items following an intelligence-led operation in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on 26 October 2026.
A statement signed by Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Ag Media Information Officer, said the operation followed credible and actionable intelligence indicating that some criminal elements posing as herders had crossed from Nasarawa State into Guma LGA.
“On arrival at the location, the troops came under gunfire from the armed group.
“The troops responded effectively, repelled the attack and forced the assailants to flee. No casualty was...