Troops arrest 2 suspected bandit logistics suppliers in Benue

On October 30, 2026, troops from the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Whirl Stroke, conducted an operation in Benue State, Nigeria, resulting in the arrest of two suspected logistics suppliers for bandits and two suspected armed robbers. The operation took place in the state capital, Makurdi, as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and insecurity in the region.

According to a statement from Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer for the JTF, the arrests were made during a targeted operation aimed at disrupting the supply chains of criminal elements in the area. The current situation remains under control as the JTF continues its operations to enhance security and reduce crime rates in Benue State.

Reported by Daily Trust.