JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE Troops Eliminate Bandits
On October 31, 2026, troops from Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE conducted an operation against suspected terrorists along the Adankolo–Apata Road. This operation was based on intelligence that led to an ambush at a suspected bandits’ supply route.
During the operation, the troops engaged with the suspected criminals, who were ultimately subdued and forced to flee. Following this, at approximately 0900 hours, the troops received information about the discovery of bodies of suspected bandits in the Adankolo Forest.
Upon arrival at the location, they found the corpses of two suspected bandits and recovered one locally made pistol, one cartridge, and one empty case of 7.62mm special ammunition.
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