Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), conducting routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, have intercepted a vehicle conveying substances suspected to be hard drugs.
The interception occurred on 14 October 2025 around Anguwan
Malama in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state.
Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE made this known in a statement said that upon sighting the troops, the driver of the ash-coloured Toyota Solara with registration number KJA-108FY (Lagos) abandoned the vehicle and fled into nearby bushes.
“Despite a swift pursuit by the troops, the suspect managed
to evade arrest. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of
several bags of substances suspected to be marijuana. The vehicle and recovered
exhibits are currently in military custody for further investigation and
subsequent handover to relevant authorities,” the statement read.
"The Force Commander Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL
STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops through the Commander
Sector 2, Brigadier General DC Nwakonobi for their vigilance, resilience, and
professionalism which led to the interception.
“He reaffirmed the determination of Operation WHIRL STROKE
to deny criminal elements freedom of action, enhance inter-agency
collaboration, and ensure continued safety and stability across Benue,
Nasarawa, and Taraba States.”
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