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Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Defence Headquarters said troops from Operation Whirl Stroke rescued two kidnapping victims in Kyado, Ukum LGA of Benue State after an intelligence‑driven crackdown on criminal groups. The operation highlights the military’s effort to combat kidnappings and improve security for residents in the region.

The Defence Headquarters has announced that troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have rescued two kidnapped victims. It said that the rescue followed a sustained intelligence driven crackdown on criminal elements operating within Kyado in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The DHQ said that the rescue operation which took place in the early hours […] Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue