FORCE COMMANDER JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL STROKE MAJOR GENERAL GARA ASSURES RESTORATION OF PEACE IN BENUE STATE

The Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke, Major General Moses Gara, as part of his continued operational tour across key theatres of Operation Whirl Stroke, has charged troops under his command to maintain high levels of confidence, stay vigilant, and adhere strictly to professional standards as they intensify kinetic and non-kinetic operations aimed at neutralizing criminal elements destabilizing Benue State and its environs.

Addressing officers and soldiers during the visit at the Headquarters of COAS Intervention Battalion 9, located in Naka, Gwer, Otukpo, Agatu and APA West Local Government Area of Benue State the Force Commander emphasizes the need for unwavering commitment, resilience, and discipline in ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-banditry operations.

A statement by the acting media operation officer, Lt Ahmad zubairu reiterates that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not relent until peace and normalcy are fully restored in the region, vowing that all perpetrators of violence and insecurity will be identified, isolated, and brought to justice in accordance with extant laws and military justice procedures

The visit also enabled the Force Commander to assess troop morale, operational readiness, and logistics posture of the unit.

He further interacted with field commanders to review real-time intelligence and ongoing clearance operations targeted at flushing out armed militias, bandits, and other non-state actors.