Nigerian troops foil terrorist attack, recover arms at Benue yam market

Security forces successfully thwarted a terrorist attack at the Tor Donga Yam Market in Nigeria's Benue State, apprehending two suspects and recovering weapons. The swift action by troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) and the Benue State Civil Protection Guard prevented a potential crisis.

Major General Moses Gara, Force Commander of OPWS, stated that troops responded rapidly to a distress call while on patrol. A fierce gun battle ensued, resulting in the neutralization of two suspected terrorists identified as Dantaraba and Golozo. The recovered items included an AK-47 rifle, an AK-47 magazine, a damaged pistol, a pistol magazine, and various rounds of ammunition.

Gara commended the troops for their professionalism and swift response, emphasizing that their timely intervention averted significant civilian casualties and disruption to economic activities. He also praised the collaboration with the Benue State Civil Protection Guard in combating criminal elements within the state.

The Force Commander stressed the importance of public cooperation with security agencies, noting that "Security remains a collective responsibility, and continued public support is critical to ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace across the state." The successful operation allowed commercial activities at the yam market to resume without interruption, ensuring the safety of traders and residents.

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Security remains a collective responsibility, and continued public support is critical to ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace across the state