The Ijaw National Congress has again called for a national dialogue that would address the fundamental issues of resource control and true federalism.
Kingsley Uwa, the brigade commander, commended the troops for their swift response, resilience, and professionalism.
The Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, has promised to restore peace in all troubled communities in Benue.
Mr Kangye stated that the troops rescued 173 kidnap victims while over 204 terrorists and family members surrendered.
The army disclosed that the operation took place on February 2 in Angwan Bala, Kambari general area of Karim Lamido LGA in Taraba.
The troops also rescued 29 hostages and recovered 168 assorted weapons and 2,757 assorted ammunition within the week, said the DHQ.
Mr Igbinomwanhia said the rescued victims comprised eight females and a male.
He said the arrested criminals, recovered weapons and ammunition were handed over to appropriate authorities for further action.
He said the operation led to the killing of three bandits and rescue of a kidnapped victim who was on blind fold in the hideout with injuries.
The spokesman for the Defence Headquarters said the feats were achieved in different operations across North-West and Central between May 2021 and January 2022.
