Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have intensified protection across farmlands in Benue State following the arrest of two herders accused of destroying crops during the peak of harvest season. The arrests were made on 20 November 2025 during a routine farm protection patrol at Zongo Akiki in Makurdi.
Zig Diaries Defence
Date: Wednesday 26
November 2025
Time: 11:06 WAT
Location: 📍 Abuja, Nigeria
According to a statement
signed by the HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE Public Relations Officer,
Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, the suspects were intercepted by troops after
allegedly leading cattle into cultivated community farmlands, causing damage to
crops. The swift military response prevented further destruction and a possible
confrontation between the herders and farmers.
The Force Commander
Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for
their professionalism and cautioned members of the public against resorting to
self-help. He warned that actions taken outside the law heighten tensions and
undermine peaceful co-existence, urging residents to report disputes through
appropriate channels.
He also stressed the need for herders to conduct their activities responsibly and avoid behaviours that could escalate conflict or disrupt farming communities. Major General Gara reaffirmed the commitment of Operation WHIRL STROKE to safeguarding agricultural assets and ensuring a secure environment where legitimate livelihoods can thrive.
🏷️ Tags: Operation Whirl Stroke,
Makurdi, farmland protection, harvest security, Nigerian Army, Benue State,
crisis prevention, troops arrest
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#BenueSecurity #ZigDiariesDefence
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