Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke on Tuesday, intercepted a vehicle conveying substances suspected to be illicit drugs during a routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga, Nasarawa State.
A statement by the Acting Media Information Officer, Operation Whirl Stroke, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, said the interception occurred on Tuesday 14 October, 2025, around Anguwan Malama in Akwanga local government area of the state.
Upon sighting the troops, Lt. Zubairu explained that the driver of the ash-coloured Toyota Solara with registration number KJA-108FY (Lagos) abandoned the vehicle and fled into nearby bushes.
He added that despite a swift pursuit by the troops, the suspect evaded 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,” he said.
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.
