Troops recover several arms in Benue State.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Tse Adudu, Benue State. 

A statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer for OPWS, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, said the operation was launched following credible intelligence about illegal cattle grazing and destruction of crops in Akpiti village.

The statement said the troops discovered one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and five rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, carefully wrapped and hidden in a makeshift hut, while the suspected armed herdsmen fled into the surrounding bush, abandoning their cattle, when they spotted the advancing soldiers.

The Force Commander of OPWS, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their resilience and professionalism, reaffirming commitment to restoring peace, promoting food security, and ensuring socio-economic stability in Benue and across the joint operations area.

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