The troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have neutralised 2 suspected terrorists and recovered assorted arms while also destroying the hideouts of the hoodlums in Taraba State.
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni in a statement said while acting on credible intelligence on 14 April, 2025, the troops swiftly responded to the movement of suspected bandits between Mayokan and Bondogri villages in Bali local government area of Taraba State.
Oni said the troops tactically advanced to the general area and made contact with the bandits around Garbatau, Garin Hamidu, Bandaguri, and Mayokan villages where fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in the neutralisation of two terrorists, while several others escaped with gunshot injuries.
He listed items recovered from the scene to include, 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 AK-47 magazine, 4 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 1 single barrel dane gun, 27 arrows and 6 cutlasses.
In a separate operation conducted the same day in Ibi LGA, The acting director said the troops carried out a clearance patrol to suspected bandits’ hideouts around Yamiri Village in Sarkin Kudu Ward.
He added that the criminals fled in disarray, abandoning their camp on sighting the advancing troops.
Oni added that subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of items including 1 military woodland camouflage uniform and 1 Bible.
He added that the troops proceeded to destroy all discovered camps to deny the criminals any further operational base in the area.
“The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa commended the troops for their gallantry and reiterated the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace and security across Taraba State.
“He urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing military operations,” Oni stated.
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