Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation WHIRL STROKE, have foiled an alleged pipeline vandalism attempt in Gou community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Disclosing this on Wednesday, Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, said troops arrested a suspect, 18-year-old suspect during an intelligence-led operation on October 20, 2026.
Zubairu said the troops, while conducting a fighting patrol, acted on intelligence about suspected pipeline vandals in the community. Although the suspected vandals fled on the troops’ arrival, they apprehended a motorcycle rider, identified as Aondoyima Agber, who was allegedly transporting a section of the pipeline.
The suspect remains in custody pending further directives, while troops continue patrols to deter criminal activities, protect critical national infrastructure and frustrate armed bandits in the area.
The Force Commander, Operation WHIRL STROKE, and General Officer Commanding (GOC), 5 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their prompt response, describing the operation as a proactive step towards protecting critical national assets.
Gara warned against the vandalism of public infrastructure and urged residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies. He also emphasised the importance of community cooperation in tackling crime and sustaining peace across the task force’s area of responsibility.
