Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) Troops Recover Two AK-47 Rifles, Eight Calves in Benue Offensive

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recovered two AK-47 rifles, four empty magazines and eight calves during an offensive operation against a suspected armed herders’ enclave in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.

The operation was conducted at about 12:32 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2026, by troops of Sector 1 OPWS operating from Gbajimba waterside.

The troops reportedly advanced towards the suspected enclave at Magungu, where they made contact with the armed individuals.

The suspected armed herders subsequently fled, abandoning the recovered items.
The items recovered included two AK-47 rifles, four empty AK-47 magazines, eight calves and other sundry items.

The recovered weapons, livestock and other items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.