Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued a 28-year-old kidnapped woman and arrested two suspected armed herders during separate operations in Benue State.
The victim, identified as Mrs. Member Ityavber, was freed during a coordinated operation at Tse-Ubena village in Yooyo Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.
This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Acting Media Information Officer of the task force, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, who said the mission was carried out in collaboration with the Benue State Civil Protection Guard.
“Troops responded to reports of kidnapping activities at Tse-Ubena village and, in the course of the operation, successfully rescued one victim, Mrs. Member Ityavber, aged 28,” he said.
Zubairu explained that the troops were deployed from Tor-Donga and worked jointly with local security operatives to secure the area and ensure the victim’s safe release.
In a related development, the task force also arrested two suspected armed herders during clearance operations in Gwer West Local Government Area of the state.
According to the spokesperson, the arrests followed actionable intelligence which led troops to a suspected criminal hideout.
“Troops conducted a thorough search of the area and extended operations across River Akpako, leading to the arrest of two suspects who are currently in custody undergoing further investigation,” he stated.
The Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the task force to sustaining peace and security in the state, particularly as residents prepare for the farming season.
“We will continue to ensure a secure environment for communities across the state,” he added.
