Ogona Anita
A car carrying what are believed to be hard drugs was stopped by Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) troops conducting routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga, Nasarawa State.
On October 14, 2025, the interception took place in the state’s Akwanga Local Government Area, close to Anguwan Malama.
In a statement, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, stated that the driver of the ash-colored Toyota Solara, registered KJA-108FY (Lagos), fled into the surrounding bushes after spotting the troops.
“Despite a swift pursuit by the troops, the suspect managed to evade arrest. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of several bags of substances suspected to be marijuana. The vehicle and recovered exhibits are currently in military custody for further investigation and subsequent handover to relevant authorities,” the statement read.
“The Force Commander Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops through the Commander Sector 2, Brigadier General DC Nwakonobi for their vigilance, resilience, and professionalism which led to the interception.
“He reaffirmed the determination of Operation WHIRL STROKE to deny criminal elements freedom of action, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and ensure continued safety and stability across Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba States
