OPERATION WHIRL STROKE RESCUES SIX KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KATSINA ALA
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, have rescued six kidnap victims around Gbise community in Katsina Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, reaffirming the Joint Task Force’s sustained commitment to protecting lives and denying criminal elements freedom of action within its Joint Operations Area.
On 25 September 2026, troops conducting a patrol within the area received credible information on the presence of six released kidnap victims. Acting swiftly on the information, the troops mobilised to the location and successfully evacuated the victims to a secure area for safety and further necessary action.
The rescued victims were identified as Mr Gabriel Enujuba, aged 50; Mr Samson Magbo, aged 43; Mallam Alkasim Modu, aged 27; Mr Manzo Bello, aged 27; Mallam Sani Abdullahi, aged 25; and Mr Munza Yusuf, aged 25.
During preliminary interactions with the victims, five disclosed that they had been abducted along the Chenchengi Takum road. The sixth victim, Mr Munza Yusuf, stated that he was kidnapped from his residence in the Ahmadu General area of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Following the rescue, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have sustained intelligence led operations aimed at locating and apprehending members of the kidnapping syndicate responsible for the abductions. The troops are also intensifying patrols and human intelligence gathering to deny criminal elements freedom of action within vulnerable communities and along major routes.
Operation WHIRL STROKE has further directed its troops to remain proactive, vigilant and responsive to emerging security threats while strengthening human intelligence networks to facilitate the identification, tracking and apprehension of perpetrators.
Operation WHIRL STROKE remains committed to curbing criminality, protecting lives and property, and creating a secure environment for residents, farmers, commuters and other law abiding citizens within its Joint Operations Area.
