Taraba: troops neutralize two terrorists, recover weapons, destroy the bands of bandits

Taraba: troops neutralize two terrorists, recover weapons, destroy the bands of bandits

Jalingo (basic reporter) continuously intensified to free the state of the criminal elements of Taraba, the troops of 6 brigade brigade brigade operations (Ots), recorded another operational success pursuant to the continuous authorization operation of the “Operation Lafiyan Jamaa” code.

On April 14, 2025, acting in credible intelligence, the troops quickly responded to the movement of suspicions bandits between Mayokan and Bondogri Villages in the area of ​​the local government of Bali (LGA). The troops advanced tactically in the general area and came into contact with the bandits around Garbatau, Garin Hamidu, Bandaguri and Mayokan Villages. It followed a ferocious exchange of shots, causing the neutralization of two terrorists, while many others fled with gun wounds.

The objects recovered from the scene include 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 AK-47 charger, 4 strokes of special ammunition 7.62 mm, 1 Dane single-barrel pistol, 27 arrows and 6 cutlasses.

In a separate operation conducted on the same day in Ibi LGA, the troops carried out an authorization patrol for the suspected bands of bandits around the village of Yamiri in the Ward of Sarkin Kudu. By noting advanced troops, the criminals fled in disorder, abandoning their field. The subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of the following articles, 1 camouflage uniform of military woods and 1 Bible.

The troops proceeded to destroy all the fields discovered to deny any further operational base in the area to the criminals.

The Nigerian army of the Brigade of Commander 6, the brigade General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, praised the troops for their gallantry and reiterated the commitment of the brigade to guarantee long -lasting peace and security throughout the state of Taraba. He urged the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to help the current military operations.

General Uwa added that 6 Nigerian brigadier armies will remain resolved in his mission to safeguard the life and ownership of citizens and will yield until all criminal elements are eliminated by the state.