Odita Sunday 
By Odita Sunday
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE have thwarted an attempted terrorist attack at Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State, neutralising two suspected terrorists and recovering arms and ammunition in an operation that prevented what authorities described as a potential disruption of commercial activities and civilian casualties.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, who said the operation was carried out in collaboration with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard.
According to the statement, the troops responded swiftly to a distress call while conducting fighting and confidence-building patrols around the market area on Sunday, 28 June 2026.
Upon arrival, security operatives reportedly made contact with the terrorists and engaged them decisively. During the encounter, two terrorists identified as Dantaraba and Golozo were neutralised.
Items recovered from the operation included one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one damaged pistol, one pistol magazine, six rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition, nine rounds of 9 mm pistol ammunition, one ATM card, one Moniepoint ATM card, among other sundry items.
The statement noted that the successful operation ensured the continued safety of traders and residents, allowing socio-economic activities at Tor Donga Yam Market to proceed without disruption or fear of terrorist attacks.
Reacting to the operation, the Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their professionalism, resilience and swift response, noting that the action prevented what could have resulted in significant civilian casualties and interruption of business activities.
Major General Gara also praised the cooperation of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard in ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminality and insecurity.
He further appreciated members of the public for providing credible information and urged residents to sustain collaboration with security agencies, stressing that security remains a collective responsibility.
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