Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have stormed a bandits’ camp in the Aterayange area of Ukum Local Government, Benue State, killing one suspect and recovering several firearms.
The operation, carried out by Sector 1 troops between Monday night and early Tuesday, followed credible intelligence on the location of a notorious gang leader known as “Full Fire.”
Sources said the troops, led by Major M. Babalola under Sub-Sector 1A, engaged the criminals in a fierce gun duel around 3:45 a.m.
While the gang leader reportedly escaped with injuries, one of his fighters was gunned down during the exchange.
Recovered weapons include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, five AK-47 magazines, a G3 magazine, a hand grenade, two Baofeng radios, 162 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a motorcycle.
Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the raid and described it as “a well-coordinated move that disrupted the operations of one of the most violent criminal cells in the axis.”
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The military has vowed to sustain the pressure until all remnants of the gang are apprehended.
