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16/10/2025

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Troops from Operation WHIRL STROKE successfully conducted a planned ambush operation on 15 October 2025 east of Ayilamo, within the Tombo council ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State.

During the operation, the troops engaged a group of criminal elements, successfully neutralising one armed criminal. The remaining suspects fled the scene, reportedly having sustained gunshot wounds. Following the initial contact, the troops searched the area and recovered one (1) AK-47 rifle, one (1) AK-47 magazine, and fourteen (14) rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition. The troops have since maintained dominance of the general area by conducting patrols to reassure and boost the confidence of local communities.

In a separate action, troops from Sub-Sector 2, based in the Maraba Udege Community, Nasarawa Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, received an urgent distress call from the Maraba Market on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. The report indicated that a man in the market was carrying a pistol.

According to Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer for HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, the troops swiftly arrived at the scene, apprehended the suspect, identified as Mr. Ramanu Elizabeth, and recovered a locally fabricated pistol from him. The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody pending further investigation and necessary action.

The Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their professionalism, discipline, and tactical proficiency. The Force Commander further urged the troops to maintain the operational tempo to ensure a safe and secure environment, allowing law-abiding citizens to engage in legitimate enterprise without fear.

Investigation and follow-up operations are currently underway. Troops will continue to collaborate with local security stakeholders and community leaders to gather actionable intelligence, disrupt criminal networks, and restore normality across the affected Joint Operations Area. Operation WHIRL STROKE reaffirms its commitment to protecting innocent lives and maintaining pressure on those who perpetuate violence in the region.

16/10/2025

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE.Troops Neutralise Gunman in Benue and Recover Weapon in Nasarawa

Troops from Operation WHIRL STROKE successfully conducted a planned ambush operation on 15 October 2025 east of Ayilamo, within the Tombo council ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State.

During the operation, the troops engaged a group of criminal elements, successfully neutralising one armed criminal. The remaining suspects fled the scene, reportedly having sustained gunshot wounds. Following the initial contact, the troops searched the area and recovered one (1) AK-47 rifle, one (1) AK-47 magazine, and fourteen (14) rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition. The troops have since maintained dominance of the general area by conducting patrols to reassure and boost the confidence of local communities.

In a separate action, troops from Sub-Sector 2, based in the Maraba Udege Community, Nasarawa Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, received an urgent distress call from the Maraba Market on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. The report indicated that a man in the market was carrying a pistol.

According to Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer for HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, the troops swiftly arrived at the scene, apprehended the suspect, identified as Mr. Ramanu Elizabeth, and recovered a locally fabricated pistol from him. The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody pending further investigation and necessary action.

The Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their professionalism, discipline, and tactical proficiency. The Force Commander further urged the troops to maintain the operational tempo to ensure a safe and secure environment, allowing law-abiding citizens to engage in legitimate enterprise without fear.

Investigation and follow-up operations are currently underway. Troops will continue to collaborate with local security stakeholders and community leaders to gather actionable intelligence, disrupt criminal networks, and restore normality across the affected Joint Operations Area. Operation WHIRL STROKE reaffirms its commitment to protecting innocent lives and maintaining pressure on those who perpetuate violence in the region.

16/10/2025

*HEADQUARTERS* *32* *ARTILLERY* *BRIGADE* *COMMENCES* *DISCIPLINARY* *ACTION* *AGAINST* *SOLDIER* *INVOLVED* *IN* *THE* *DEATH* *OF* *A* *COMMERCIAL* *DRIVER* .... Assures Deceased Family of Swift Justice

Headquarters 32 Artillery Brigade Nigerian Army has vowed to expedite action in the ongoing disciplinary action against a soldier that was involved in the unfortunate death of a commercial bus driver at Akunu. The incident occurred on Sunday 13 October 2025, when the late commercial bus driver, who was heading to Abuja from Akure had mechanical issues with his vehicle close to the military checkpoint at Akunu in Akoko North East.Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Unfortunately, passengers in the vehicle started requesting for refund of their transport fare. Subsequently, a passenger reached out to a soldier deployed at Akunu checkpoint to help the passengers retrieve their money from the driver.

Consequently, the soldier showed up and displayed very uncouth and unprofessional conduct, resulting in an altercation with the driver, which led to physical contact between the soldier and the driver. The soldier exhibited an act that is contrary to the Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct guiding his deployment at the checkpoint.

Immediately Headquarters 32 Artillery Brigade got wind of the incident, they quickly evacuated the driver to a medical facility and took responsibility of the medical expenses and also assigned an officer to be with the driver throughout the period he was been managed at Akoko and referred to Ondo State Specialist hospital Akure.and thereafter referred to Federal Medical Centre Owo, where he sadly passed-on on Monday 14 October 2025.

The Nigerian Army as a reputable organization anchored on discipline wish to express our deepest sympathy and reassure our unwavering commitment to the family of the deceased and close associates, of speedy dispensation of disciplinary action against the soldier, as the soldier will face the full wrath of the law and the outcome made public.

Headquarters 32 Artillery Brigade, has paid a condolence visit to the family members of the deceased and the leadership of NURTW Ondo State and promised to take care of the burial expenses and other welfare matters to ensure that the vucum of the demise of the breadwinner of the family does not disrupt the academic pursuit of the children.

We will not shy away from our responsibilities, as the liaison officer for the Nigerian Army is in touch with the family members of the deceased as burial plans are ongoing. Additionally, the State Government has commended the efforts of the Brigade in resolving the issue amicably and expressed support to prioritize the welfare of the children of the deceased driver.

*NJOKA* *IRABOR*
Major
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
32 Artillery Brigade
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