Soldiers dislodge, kill several militias in Benue
Molly Kilete, Abuja
Troops on internal security operations in Benue State have dislodged and killed scores of armed militias operating in Guma, in Guma Local Government Area of the state.
The soldiers deployed in Operation WHIRL STROKE encountered the militias while on clearance operation along Gbajimba – Akor axis in Guma with large herds of cattle.
Items recovered from the militias included one AK 47 rifle, two AK 47 rifle magazines, 60 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition and five motorcycles.
Director, Army Public Relations Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, who made this known in a statement said that the troops dislodged the armed militiamen at their camp following a superior fire powerof the troops.
Gen. Chukwu said some of the terrorists who escaped into nearby bushes with gunshot wounds are being hunted by the soldiers.
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