During an operation in Benue State’s Guma Local Government Area, troops assigned to Operation Whirl Stroke apprehended a suspected high-profile criminal.
Zagazola Makama, a security analyst, exposed the development in a post on X on Saturday.
According to the report, the suspect was apprehended on March 13, 2026, during a troop-led intelligence operation in Agasha Village.
According to security sources, the operation was carried out in response to genuine information received by security forces concerning an attack on a local citizen named Shaapera Seeta Michael.
Acting on the intelligence, troops from the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion XI, deployed under Operation Whirl Stroke, moved to the area to apprehend the suspect.
Upon arrival, the troops reportedly blocked off the town to keep the suspect from fleeing before conducting a targeted search.
“During the operation, the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Suurnen David Akum, a resident of Agasha Village, was arrested,” Makama said.
Security personnel also seized a locally made firearm from him.
Major General Moses Gara, Force Commander of the Joint Task Force for mission Whirl Stroke, praised the troops for their professionalism throughout the mission.
He also asked personnel to remain cautious and continue efforts to prevent criminal organisations from operating in the area.
The suspect is currently in jail while investigations continue before being turned over to the proper authorities for further action.