Troops from the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have neutralized a suspected member of a terrorist gang believed to be involved in the killing of former Benue State Secretary to the Government (SSG), Prof. David Salifu. Prof. Salifu died after sustaining gunshot injuries during an attack by armed criminals earlier this month. According to OPWS, troops acted on credible intelligence and engaged the suspects in a gun battle at Jotar village in Ukum Local Government Area. During the encounter, one terrorist was reported neutralized. OPWS also said it recovered an AK-47 rifle and two empty magazines at the scene. Nigerian Eye reports that indicators suggest the individual may have been involved in the July 1 incident that killed Prof. Salifu and attacked commuters in Benue, while Daily Post Nigeria similarly states that the neutralized suspect was one of those responsible for the former SSG’s death. The outlets agree that the operation is part of OPWS efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action in its area of operations.
Troops neutralize suspected terrorist linked to killing of Benue former SSG David Salifu
Troops from the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have neutralized a suspected member of a terrorist gang believed to be involved in the killing of former Benue State Secretary to the Gov...
- OPWS troops neutralize a suspected terrorist linked to the killing of former Benue SSG Prof. David Salifu.
- Prof. Salifu dies from gunshot wounds sustained during an attack by armed criminals.
- The operation involves a gun battle in Jotar village, Ukum Local Government Area, following credible intelligence.
- OPWS reports recovering an AK-47 rifle and two empty magazines.
- One source says indicators suggest the suspect may have been involved in a July 1 attack that targeted commuters in Benue.
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have neutralized a suspected terrorist believed to be part of the gang that killed former Benue State Secretary to the Government, Prof. David Salifu.Prof. Salifu died after sustaining gunshot wounds during an attack by armed criminals earlier this month.In a statement released Friday night, OPWS Acting Media Officer, Ahmad Zubairu, confirmed that troops engaged the terrorists in a gun battle at Jotar village, Ukum Local Government Area, following credible intelligence.“On arrival, the troops made contact with the armed kidnappers, resulting in a fierce exchange of fire. During the encounter, one terrorist was neutralised, while an AK-47 rifle and two empty magazines were recovered,” Zubairu stated.He emphasized that the operation demonstrates OPWS’s determination to deny criminal elements freedom of action within its Joint Operations Area.The statement further noted that indicators suggest the neutralized terrorist may have been involved in the July 1 attack that claimed the life of Prof. Salifu and targeted commuters in Benue.
4 hours agoA terrorist, suspected to be one of the assailants, who killed the former Secretary to the Benue State Government, SSG, Prof. David Salifu has been neutralized by troops of the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, OPWS. DAILY POST recalls that the former SSG died after sustaining gunshot injuries during an attack by the criminal […] Troops neutralize member of terrorist gang who gunned down former Benue SSG
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