The Nigeria Defence Headquarters have said that a combined effort of the Operation Whirl Stroke Tracking Team and Special Forces troops of Sector 2 have killed suspected dreaded militia leader, Terugwa Igbagwa, alias Orjondu, in Benue.
This was contained a statement on Friday by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche in Abuja.
According to Enenche, the suspect was killed during a raid operation by the troops on a criminal hideout off Zaki Biam and Katsina-Ala highway. He also explained that Orjondu is the second most wanted criminal kingpin next to Gana in Benue.
“He is responsible for kidnapping, armed robbery, assassination, gun-running and other criminal activities around Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo LGA’s for many years.
“Items recovered from him include One AK 47 Rifle, One locally made Rifle, One AK 47 magazine with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special and some charms,” he said.
Enenche further commended the Operation Whirl Stroke for their exploits in recent time.
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