Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued six kidnapped victims around Gbise community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
The operation reaffirms the task force’s commitment to protecting lives and denying criminal elements freedom of action within its Joint Operations Area.
Troops were conducting patrol on Sept. 25, 2026, when they received credible information about presence of six released victims. Acting swiftly, they mobilised to the location and evacuated the victims to a secure area for safety and necessary action.
The rescued victims were identified as Mr Gabriel Enujuba, 50; Mr Samson Magbo, 43; Mallam Alkasim Modu, 27; Mr Manzo Bello, 27; Mallam Sani Abdullahi, 25; and Mr Munza Yusuf, 25.
