Troops arrest two suspected militia members in Nasarawa

Troops of Sector 2 under Operation Whirl Stroke arrested two suspected militia members during an intelligence-led operation in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on April 5, 2026, at 1:15 PM. The suspects were apprehended in Atara community, where one attempted to attack a soldier with a knife, resulting in a gunshot wound to his leg. The injured suspect was taken to a primary healthcare facility for treatment.