Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke on Tuesday, intercepted a automobile conveying substances suspected to be illicit medicine throughout a routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga, Nasarawa State.
An announcement by the Performing Media Data Officer, Operation Whirl Stroke, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, mentioned the interception occurred on Tuesday 14 October, 2025, round Anguwan Malama in Akwanga native authorities space of the state.
Upon sighting the troops, Lt. Zubairu defined that the driving force of the ash-coloured Toyota Solara with registration quantity KJA-108FY (Lagos) deserted the automobile and fled into close by bushes.
He added that regardless of a swift pursuit by the troops, the suspect evaded arrest.
“An intensive search of the automobile led to the invention of a number of luggage of gear suspected to be marijuana. The automobile and recovered displays are at present in navy custody for additional investigation and subsequent handover to related authorities,” he mentioned.
The Power Commander, Joint Activity Power Operation Whirl Stroke, Main Basic Moses Gara, recommended the troops via the Commander Sector 2, Brigadier Basic DC Nwakonobi for his or her vigilance, resilience, and professionalism which led to the interception.
He reaffirmed the willpower of Operation Whirl Stroke to disclaim felony components freedom of motion, improve inter-agency collaboration, and guarantee continued security and stability throughout Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba States.
