Troops arrest five suspected militias, recover weapon in Benue operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested five suspected militia members and recovered a firearm during a clearance operation in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 8:00 a.m. on July 17 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) Otukpo and Oju.
The sources said the troops raided suspected militia enclaves located in the Otukpo-Nobi, Amichio and Amula Forest areas, leading to the arrest of five suspected militia members.
During the operation, the troops recovered one locally made Dane gun and five rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
The suspected militia camps were subsequently destroyed to deny the criminals the ability to regroup and continue their activities.
The suspects are currently in military custody for preliminary investigation, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal network operating in the area.
