RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE CLAP DOWN TERRORIST INTENT TO DISRUPT PEACE IN AMAFU IWER OF BENUE STATE, NEUTRALIZED TWO AND RECOVER AUTOMATIC FIREARM. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 OPERATION WHIRL STROKE CLAP DOWN   TERRORIST INTENT TO DISRUPT PEACE IN AMAFU IWER OF BENUE STATE, NEUTRALIZED TWO AND RECOVER AUTOMATIC FIREARM


Troops of Sector 1 under Operation WHIRL STROKE have recorded another significant operational success in their sustained efforts to rid Benue State of criminal and terrorist elements. The troops achieved the feat during a combined confidence-building and fighting patrol along the Katsina-Ala–Zaki Biam Road.


Acting on credible intelligence provided by the locals, the troops swiftly mobilised to the scene in conjunction with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard. Upon arrival at the identified location, troops made contact with the suspected bandits. In the ensuing engagement, two of the terrorists were neutralised, while others fled into the surrounding bush with possible gunshot wounds. The troops exploited the area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, eight rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a pair of green camouflage uniform abandoned by the fleeing criminals.


The Force Commander of Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the gallantry, professionalism, and swift response of the troops. He noted that their proactive posture and commitment to duty continue to yield positive results in the fight against terrorism and banditry.


Major General Gara also expressed appreciation to members of the local communities for providing timely and actionable intelligence, which remains critical to operational success. He encouraged residents to sustain their cooperation with security agencies and assured them of the military’s unwavering resolve to safeguard lives and property.


He further urged troops to maintain the established synergy with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders, stressing that collective efforts remain essential to achieving enduring security and stability across the Joint Operations Area.


AHMAD ZUBAIRU ZUBAIRU 

Lieutenant 

Acting Media Information Officer 

HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE 

01 March 2026


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