As troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), continues its efforts to dismantle all criminal elements in its Area of Operation, the gallant fighting soldiers have destroyed several bandit camps in Benue state.
During operations conducted on 18 May 2025, troops of 72 Special Forces Battalion of OPWS working in close synergy with other security agencies captured and destroyed identified bandit camps linked to a bandit leader in Konyo Gbise around Akwaza in Katsina-Ala LGA.
As the Nigerian troops maintain onslaught against bandits and associated crimes in the region, it targeted and also ensures a successful farming season in Benue state.
This was contained in a press release issued by the Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
401 SF Bde/Sector 1 OPWS, Makurdi, Captain Abdullahi Lawal Osabo, on Monday.
According to him, the decisive operation conducted in Benue State, led to the capture of assorted weapons including one Sub Machine Gun (SMG) with Magazine, a locally fabricated Rifle with Magazine and 7.62MM Special Ammunition.
Additionally, a Rifle Butt, Rifle Barrel, 9Milimeter Ammunition, 3 POS Machines, 2 Generating sets, a Mobile Phone, Electrical Cables, a Painting Machine, 7 Solar Panels, half bag of suspected cannabis sativa substance (Indian hemp), and different portraits of bandit leaders, were captured.
The Commander, JTF OPWS Major General Moses Gara, has charged the troops to sustain the pressure on all criminal elements that are threatening peace and security in the state.
