Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have foiled an attempt by armed militia members to disrupt the ongoing All Progressives Congress primary elections in Benue State, arresting one suspect and recovering weapons and ammunition during the operation.
The incident occurred on May 16, 2026, in Aliade, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, where troops swiftly responded to the activities of the armed group.
According to a statement on Friday by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, the troops engaged the militia members who were allegedly attempting to violently interfere with the APC primaries in the area.
The operation led to the arrest of one suspect, while troops also recovered a getaway Toyota Sienna vehicle, one AK-47 rifle, magazines, and live ammunition.
“In Benue State, on May 16, 2026, troops in Aliade, Gwer East LGA of Benue State, swiftly countered an armed militia group attempting to violently disrupt the ongoing All Progressives Congress primary elections. Troops engaged the militia, arrested one suspect, and recovered a getaway Sienna vehicle, an AK-47 rifle, magazines, and live ammunition, “the statement partly read.
