Banditry: Benue Council Boss Welcomes Operation Whirl Stroke, Assures on Readiness to Eliminate Insecurity

In partnership with the Benue State Government and other critical stakeholders in confronting the precarious security concerns and threat occasioned on lives and properties in Ado Local Government, Chairman Elect, James Oche yesterday officially received Operation Whirl Stroke Military outfit sent to the area.

Showing the team around familiar places within the local government and the lodge where they would take shelter, Oche expressed happiness over their presence and assured that on his part, the local government administration will be supportive to ensure the smooth operation of the team.

Mr. Oche while thanking the high command of the Nigerian military for such initiative at ending banditry and other violent crime in the area, further appreciated the efforts of the Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom and His Deputy, Benson Abounu for their support and for also giving out motorcycles to advance the crusade against insecurity in Ado.

Ado Local Government in recent times has suffered security challenges ranging across kidnapping, armed robbery, and banditry and to fulfil his campaign promises to the people, James Oche has continued to make frantic efforts towards ensuring that, adequate security machinery are put in place as soon as possible to confront the menace.

Reacting, Lt. Mubarak expressed happiness with the warm reception accorded him and promised to work closely with the James Oche administration and other relevant stakeholders in the area to subdue the growing concerns of heightened insecurity.