Maj. Joseph Afolasade, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations of the command, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lafia.
According to him, the special operation was inaugurated at the Joe Akaahan Cantonment, Makurdi.
Afolasade said operation was inaugurated Maj.-Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia, the Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke, who said that the army would collaborate with other security agencies and key stakeholders toward ensuring lasting peace in all parts of the country.