Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have neutralized one of the most wanted Militia Leader in Benue State, Terungwa
Igbagwa also known as Orjondu.
A press statement issued by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, stated that the militia leader was neutralized by a special team of the operation in their hideout in the state.
“In a special commando operation, a combined team of Operation Whirl Stroke Tracking Team and Special Forces troops of Sector 2 deployed in Zaki Biam carried out a raid operation on a criminal hideout off Zaki Biam and Katsina-Ala highway.
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“The operation led to the neutralization of Terugwa Igbagwa alias Orjondu.”
Major General Enenche recalled that Orjondu, the second most wanted criminal kingpin next to Gana in Benue State, was responsible for kidnapping, armed robbery, assassination, gun running and other criminal activities around Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo LGA’s for many years.
He said items recovered from him include one AK 47 Rifle, one locally made Rifle, one AK 47 magazine with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special and some charms.
The Military High Command congratulated Operation Whirl Stroke for their exploits in recent times.
