Soldiers repel suspected armed herders, recover arms in Benue

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke repelled an attack by suspected armed herders in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the incident occurred on October 26, 2026, following intelligence that criminal elements posing as herders had crossed from Nasarawa State into the area. Upon arrival, the troops were met with gunfire but responded effectively, forcing the assailants to flee.

Punch reports that the troops recovered AK-47 rifles and other items during the encounter. Daily Post Nigeria specifies that the recovered items included two AK-47 rifles, four empty magazines, eight calves, three mobile phones, a National Identification Number document belonging to one Mr. Umar Yusuf, and ₦20. No casualties were recorded among the troops, according to the statement from Lieutenant Ahamdu Zubairu.

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