Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, have foiled an attack by suspected armed herders at Azege Village, Tombo Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday. Lt. Zubairu said the troops, on 10 August 2026, received a distress call reporting an attack on Azege Community. “On arrival, the troops made contact with the armed criminals and engaged them in a gunfight. The Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE commended the troops for their tactical resilience and praised the Nigerian Police Force for its effective cooperation.