Troops killed four criminals and rescued kidnap victims during operations in Benue State. The operations, conducted between May 24 and 31, 2026, also involved a response to an armed robbery in Taraba State, resulting in the neutralization of two armed robbers.
Troops intensified operations against criminal networks in Benue and Taraba states, resulting in multiple successes including the neutralization of armed robbers, rescue of kidnap victims, and seizure of illicit drugs and cash.
Four suspected bandits were killed by the Joint Task Force in Benue and Taraba states during operations from May 24 to May 31, 2026. The operations also led to the rescue of two kidnapping victims and the dismantling of a drug trafficking network.
