In continuation of aggressive clearance operation, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have killed two armed herdsmen at Arufu community in Taraba State.
According to the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations Major General John Enenche, the operation was sequel to actionable Human Intelligence on the infiltration of armed herdsmen on 10 July 2020 at Chambe community in Logo LGA of Benue State where 2 villagers were killed.
”Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE from Tomatar and Gov/Afia swiftly deployed to the scene but the bandits have fled the area.
”Troops tracked the assailants to a makeshift camp at the outskirt of Arufu in neighbouring Taraba State.
”On sighting the troops, the armed bandits opened fire, troops overwhelmed the criminals with high intensity fire, killing 2 of them while others fled in disarray with gun shots wounds.
”In the process one AK 47 rifle as well as 10 rounds of 7.62mm Special were recovered.
”Additionally, the gallant troops have dominated the area conducting clearance patrol from Arufu to Akwana in order to rid the general area of any untoward activities.” He said.
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