Eleven soldiers from “stabilization operations” that werr initially declared missing have been found dead in in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State.
Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, said the troops operating in Benue State came under attack while on outine operational task.
He said the troops comprising one officer and ten soldiers were initially declared missing which prompted the deployment of a joint search and rescue team comprising Nigerian Army troops and personnel of “Operation Whirl Stroke”.
Yerima said the search-and -rescue team unfortunately found all the missing troops
dead in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State.
He said the bodies of the slain troops were evacuated immediately and efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators of the heinous crime with a view to bringing them to justice.
Yerima further stated that the Nigerian Army under the leadership of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru remained resolute in ensuring stability in Benue State as well as other parts of the country that are affected by the activities of criminal gangs.
He said the Nigerian Army remained determined to ensure that “this unprovoked attack does not disrupt the general peace being enjoyed by the local inhabitants.”
Yerima said the COAS had directed commanders on the ground to ensure sustained efforts in order to fish out and deal decisively with these bad elements who were threatening the peace in the area.
He recalled that Benue State which was a hot bed for violent clashes had been enjoying relative peace following the successes achieved by the various security agencies who had been working tirelessly to safeguard law-abiding citizens and ensure they go about their legitimate business without fear of harassment by criminals.
He appealed to the public to volunteer useful informatin that would lead to the arrest of the perpetrators of this dastardly act.
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