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Nigerian soldiers, in collaboration with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have foiled a terrorist attack at the Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State.
The Force Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke, Major General Moses Gara, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
Gara said the troops responded to a distress call while conducting patrols around the market, engaging the suspected terrorists in a gun battle. Two suspected terrorists were neutralised during the operation, while arms and ammunition were recovered.
Items recovered included one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one damaged pistol, one pistol magazine, six rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, nine rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition, one ATM card, one Moniepoint ATM card, and other sundry items.
According to the Force Commander, the operation ensured the safety of traders and residents, allowing commercial activities at the market to continue without disruption.
He commended the troops for their resilience, saying their swift response prevented what could have resulted in civilian casualties and disrupted economic activities.
Gara also thanked members of the public for providing credible and timely intelligence, urging residents to continue cooperating with security agencies.
“Security remains a collective responsibility, and continued public support is critical to ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace across the state,” he said.
