| Submit your comments on this article |
| Africa Subsaharan |
| Benue: Army troops raid bandits’ hideout in Ukum, neutralise one, recover rifles |
| 2025-11-12 |
| By: Zagazola Makama [ZAGAZOLA] Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have raided a bandits’ hideout in Aterayange general area of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, neutralising one suspected bandit and recovering arms and ammunition. Zagazola report that the operation was carried out between Monday night and early Tuesday. Sources stated that troops of Sub-Sector 1A, led by Maj. M. Babalola, launched the raid after receiving intelligence on the location of a notorious bandit leader identified as Full Fire. The troops arrived at the objective at about 3:45 a.m. and engaged the armed group. Although the bandit leader escaped during the engagement, one bandit was neutralised. Related: Benue State: 2025-07-30 Fulani attacks moving south in Nigeria, impacting food security - Mission Network News Benue State: 2025-06-03 Islamic Cleric Al-Qasim Calls For Resistance Against Amnesty International Amid Plot To Silence Human Rights Body Benue State: 2025-05-26 Fulani Herdsmen Must Vacate Farmlands – Benue Monarchs Declare After Emergency Meeting |
| Posted by:badanov |