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Troops kill five bandits, arrest eight others in Benue, Nasarawa states

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No fewer than five bandits were killed and eight arrested by the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke in Benue and Nasarawa states.

Major General John Enenche, the co-ordinator defence media operations indicated that four of the bandits were eliminated during a raid on their hideout in Tse Agi, Gwer West LGA of Benue State.

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Enenche said that one of the bandits met his waterloo when troops stormed their camp along Benue-Nasarawa border.

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He also alleged that several arms were recovered during the encounter.

The Nigerian Military High Command lauded the public for providing credible intelligence information that facilitated the successful operation.

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