The military on Sunday says, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE on clearance patrol acting on credible information arrested Four suspected kidnappers namely: Alhaji Abdullahi(18yrs),Sale Hassan (22yrs), Usman Abdullahi(20yrs), Ibrahim Iliyasu (23yrs) at Igumale Council Ward of Ado LGA Benue State.
Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Benard Onyeuko made this known in a statement made available to newsmen
Benard Onyeuko said, the troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE on 24 June 2022 continued to sustain their operational tempo in their Area of Operation.
He noted that, all arrested criminals have been handed over to the Police for further necssary action.
He added that, on 26 June 2022 own troops carried a raid operation at a bandits hide out at Mbahuwuhe village in Utange council ward in Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue state.
"During the operation 3 bandits were neutralized and a kidnapped civilian one Mr Auva Tisa who was on blind fold in the hideout was rescued with injuries and he is presently undergoing treatment.
"Several items including 1x motorcycle, 2 cell phones among others were recovered before the hideout was brought down", he stated.
The Military high command commends troops of Op WHIRL STROKE and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.