The Nigeria Defence Headquarters has launched a new offensive known as operation whirls stroke to flush out criminal gangs responsible for the killings in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba and Zamfara states.

In a press briefing at the Tactical Air Command, Nigeria Air Force, Makurdi on Friday, the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General John Agim said the operation Whirls Stroke was established to take care of security challenges in Benue, Taraba. Nasarawa and Zamfara states following spates of reported killings and clashes between farmers and herdsmen.

He said the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin in consultation with service chiefs and commanders of other security agencies re-strategised and constituted the operation to ensure peace and security of lives and properties in the affected states returned back to normal.

“On the 8 of May 2018 the Operation started in earnest and deployed in all the flash points in Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa states. It will subsequently be deployed in Zamfara state; however, aerial reconnaissance is being carried out on daily basis in Zamfara state as well as other states under this operation. Operation Whirl Stroke is a full-scale military operation in collaboration with other security agencies to completely restore law, order, peace and stability in the affected communities. In addition, Operation Whirls Stroke will ensure that all the people in the affected areas go about their lawful duties without fear of molestation from any quarters,” he stated.

He said the operation had so far recorded some successes.

According to him, in “Benue State, the following achievements have been recorded within the period of the operation. The troops raided a local militia camp at Tse Utime Unudu in Mbawa Council Ward of Guma LGA of Benue State. During the raid, one armed militia was killed 6 others were arrested while 2 AK 47 rifles, 14 rounds of 62 MM (special) ammunition and 34 rounds of 762MM (NATO) were recovered from the assailants”

He said the suspects and items were in the custody of the military for further investigation.

He further explained that Ada Kajo James and Tikaa Omen Desmond both close associates of Monday Terwase popularly known as ‘Gana, the most dreaded militia in Benue State were arrested.

Both suspects, he continued, were arrested in connection with their involvement in the financing and provision of information to Gana and his syndicate, “The suspects are in the custody of the State Security Services for further investigation.”

Ajim also disclosed that On 10 May, at about 9pm, troops from Operation Whirl Stroke engaged herdsmen who attacked its troops as they were about crossing River Benue at Azege village in Logo LGA of Benue State heading towards Mbajimba village in Guma LGA. He added that the same herdsmen were believed to have carried out the attack in Takum LGA Taraba Stale before they moved to this location.

He said troops were deployed to the affected villages in Ayilamo and Uzer villages in Logo LGA of Benue State and there is a gradual return of villagers to their villages due to presence of security agencies within the LGA.

The defence spokesman stated that information indicated that about 400 residents of Ayilamo village and about 200 residents of Uzer village had returned; out of about 1,500 and 1,000 residents, respectively who fled the villages in January, 2018, due to increased level of attacks by the suspected herdsmen.

“ln Ugya village of Toto LGA of Nasarawa State, troops engaged the militias and carried out a pursuit, and discovered their camp and destroyed it. Three militias were killed. Items recovered include 1 Mark4 rifle, five dane guns, 1 locally made pistol, two Mark 4 rifle magazines, two AK47 magazines 530 5.56 NATO rounds of ammunition, 127 rounds of 7 62mm special ammunition, 20 Mark 4 ammunition, six rounds of 9mm ammunition, five machetes, one axe, 41 catridges, one locally made revolver mechanism, one mobile phone, charms, herbal medicines,” he narrated.

He said over 140 herdsmen had so far been arrested and were being prosecuted since the crises started.

In his remark, the Whirl stroke Operational Force Commander, Major General Adeyemi Yekini stated that the operation was the first of its kind in the country even as he vowed to successfully clear all the affected areas of criminal elements.

He said the operation was in collaboration with special forces of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, DSS and the Civil Defence.

He solicited for the cooperation of opinion leaders and everybody within the affected states and communities to give workable intelligence in order to permanently crush evil people from among Nigerians.

Source: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/05/19/defence-headquarters-launches-operation-whirls-stroke-to-flush-out-killer-groups-in-benue/

Always launching exercise.

Cat race
Crocodile smile
Python dance
Lizard laugh
Tortise move
Chameleon change





What did they call this one again in Benue:

Priest fall

Operation Buhari to Daura 2019

Now they agree that the other operation in which the military even joined in burning down houses was nothing but a huge joke and disappointment to the Armed forces right?

Nonsensical nonsense. Everybody, get your PVC.

Nigerian army abuse civilians basic rights

Hmmn, so GSA01 is right after all.

It is not in the big big names .

If you want name it "matrix reloaded " just get the job done. of which I Dont think will happen

Bnjdh

Woow papa buhari be must scared of protest by catholic church,get this we can be fool again

Operation Namma Dance or Operation Buhari Dance

They can even launch BACK TO DAURA DANCE...its too late...Nigerians have already launched that & its a national assignment to send the idiot back to his cows

Operation transmission I mean transmitting

Ndi ara, miyeti Allah hv told you several times that they are responsible for the killings because of d grazing law, even ur oga has pleaded with Benue govnt to reverse the ban on open grazing and you are here deceiving omenkalives buhariguy madridguy yarimo yyeske liondeleo ngeneukwenu . Cc Immhotep Lzza shalomc Dabulllt

Northern agenda

Meanwhile...

Continue your operations here and there, after all the operation they did before what was the achievement,,yet they can't defend the people from killers,,but always looking for innocent civilians to oppress with thier operation transmission ......

Sounds like a masturbation operation

be it south, north, middle belt, Muslim, or Christian lost is lost every life is precious

Why do they keep calling it 'farmers and herdsmen clashes?'
How can a cutlass wielding farmer and a AK47 brandishing herdsman clash?

I tot it was operation "Breast Strokes"...... why not just call it operation " Stroke of the cane" becos na only to beat civilians Nigerian military sabi!.... police on mofty will jus stop u " come here, gimme ur phone" ( check ur wallet n pocket) "where do u work"........... they will never show u an I.D card, if u venture argue that "what's the meaning of this"?..... na better slap!

What happened to the much publicised python dance. Why bring up new names when much have not been achieved with former names given..Its not me you ppl are deceiving..continu

Donald Trump effect quickly comes to mind.
With election by the corner and to even think that he was pushed by Mr Trump to sit up to his responsibility.
Buhari would have commanded much respectand accolade if he took this right decision earlier on.

Nigerians have already decided his Faith..we refuse to be decieved by dying minute flash in the pan performance

The truth is Buhari is not innocent ,he knows alot about this evil agenda.

Yet he doesnt want his son to die but other ppl sons and daugthers can die

Cool,hope it turns out good

EBay checkout

rubbish! we're launching ours too " Operation -BTD" (Back To Daura)!!! zombies will always be zombies..

Propaganda!

They are going on to give Fulani herdsmen advantage again , what was the result of the recently ended operation Cat Race if not that only Benue vigilantes were disarmed to create easy passage for killer Herdmen..