Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, have foiled an attack by suspected armed herders at Azege Village, Tombo Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Lieutenant and Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters of JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, followed a distress call received by troops on August 10, 2026, reporting an attack on Azege Community.

Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, have foiled an attack by suspected armed herders at…

"The troops also recovered one motorcycle and destroyed six others during the operation, while one soldier sustained injuries."