Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, working in collaboration with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have foiled a terrorist attack at Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State, killing two suspected terrorists and recovering arms and ammunition.
According to a statement issued by the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the incident occurred on Sunday, June 28, 2026, while troops were conducting fighting and confidence-building patrols in the area.
The statement said the troops swiftly responded to a distress call from the market and engaged the attackers upon arrival. During the exchange of fire, two suspected terrorists, identified as Dantaraba and Golozo, were neutralised.
Security personnel recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one damaged pistol, one pistol magazine, six rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, nine rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition, an ATM card, a Moniepoint ATM card, and other items from the scene.
Military authorities said the successful operation prevented what could have been a deadly attack on traders and residents, enabling commercial activities at the Tor Donga Yam Market to continue without disruption.
The Force Commander of Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their professionalism, resilience and swift response, noting that their actions averted significant civilian casualties and safeguarded economic activities in the area.
He also praised the Benue State Civil Protection Guard for its collaboration in ongoing efforts to combat criminality across the state.
Major General Gara further expressed appreciation to residents for providing timely and credible intelligence, urging the public to sustain cooperation with security agencies. He stressed that effective security requires the collective participation of all citizens.
