Soldiers kill two bandits in Kogi ambush

On Saturday, soldiers with Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke carried out an intelligence-led ambush on the Adankolo–Apata Road in Kogi State. The operation targeted suspected bandits who had been moving around the areas of Kabba-Bunu and Lokoja Local Governments. Acting Media Information Officer for HQ JTF Operation Whirl Stroke announced the successful mission on the Nigerian Army's X social media platform.

The troops set up an ambush on a suspected supply route, engaged the group, and forced their escape. Later that morning, during a follow-up search, the troops discovered the remains of the two suspected bandits in the Adankolo Forest area. The recovered items included a locally made pistol, a single cartridge, and an empty 7.62mm special ammunition case, according to the post.

General Officer Commanding 5 Division and Force Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke, Major General Moses Gara, commended the soldiers' achievement and encouraged the public to keep supplying relevant information to the security agencies.