Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have swiftly intervened to restore calm after a violent communal clash erupted between Ugambe community in Konshisha LGA and Mbaiase community in Gwer East LGA of Benue State.
Zig Diaries | Defence & Security
Date: Friday, 10 October 2025
Time: 16:40 WAT
Location: 📍 Benue, Nigeria
The incident occurred on 8 October when troops responded to a distress call over hostilities between the two neighbouring communities. On arrival, they came under sporadic fire from armed elements dressed in black. The attackers fled into nearby bushes after troops engaged them with superior firepower.
According to a statement by the Acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, the troops recovered a magazine, eight rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, twelve rounds of 7.62x51mm NATO, fifteen empty shells, and various charms.Tragically, three civilians were killed and one injured before the troops’ arrival. The injured victim was evacuated to General Hospital Aliade for treatment, while the deceased were taken to the mortuary.
The Force Commander, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops of Sector 1 for their swift response and professionalism. He urged them to sustain aggressive patrols to forestall further violence and appealed to community leaders to embrace dialogue for lasting peace.
He reaffirmed the Operation’s commitment to combating insecurity and maintaining stability across its Joint Operations Area.Search Description
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke swiftly halt communal clash in Benue, recover ammunition, and urge communities to embrace dialogue for lasting peace.
🏷️ Tags: Operation Whirl Stroke, Nigerian Army, Benue, Communal Clash, Security, Defence, Konshisha, Gwer East
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