Soldiers repel suspected armed herders, recover arms in Benue

On October 26, 2026, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke engaged in a gunfight with suspected armed herders in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and other items, indicating a successful repulsion of the armed men.

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