By ZAKAA LAZARUS
The Nigerian Military has announced plans to resettle Tatyough, a community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State that has long been deserted due to insecurity.
The military targets the first week of February 2026.
This was revealed by the Commanding Officer of COAS Intervention Battalion XI, Lieutenant Colonel Donatus Otobo, while hosting Defence Correspondents on an operational media tour to the headquarters of Operation Whirl Stroke in Makurdi.
Lt. Col. Otobo said the relocation of displaced families to their ancestral home has gained momentum following sustained military operations that restored peace and tranquillity in the area.
“Tatyough, which has been deserted for a very long time, will come alive again,” he said, adding that troops have worked relentlessly to secure the community ahead of the residents’ return.
The locals, Victor Tor and Martha Tyo also agreed that there is an improvement in the security environment as a result of ongoing operations, including support from the wider Operation Whirl Stroke framework, which has helped stabilise communities across the state and encouraged displaced persons to begin returning to their villages.
With the presence of military personnel of operation whirl stroke, thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue have begun returning to their ancestral communities.
Also, in addition to military engagements, confidence‑building measures and partnerships with local leaders have contributed to the improved security atmosphere, paving the way for residents to reclaim their homes and resume their livelihoods, particularly farming.
The resettlement plan includes coordinated security patrols, liaison with traditional leaders, and logistical arrangements to ensure a safe and sustainable return for the displaced families.
