Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have repelled a planned terrorist attack in Taraba State.
The feat, which the army said took place on Sunday, was also confirmed to have led to the killing of two terrorists, as well as the recovery of a cache of weapons.
In a statement released by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, in the early hours of Thursday, the operation was said to be part of the ongoing statewide military campaign codenamed Operation Lafiya Nakowa, aimed at flushing out criminal elements in the region.
“Acting on credible intelligence, troops advanced to Tor Ikyeghgba village, where armed bandits were reportedly gathering.
“Upon arrival near the Powerline axis of the village, the soldiers engaged the terrorists in a firefight, resulting in the death of two attackers,” the army said.
Weapons and equipment confirmed to have been recovered during the operation include one locally fabricated pistol, two dane guns, three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a Baofeng radio, a motorcycle, and other items.
The Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift response, resilience, and professionalism.
He urged them to sustain the momentum of the operation and reiterated the military’s commitment to ensuring peace and security in Taraba State.
General Uwa also called on residents to support ongoing efforts by providing timely and credible information to aid in the fight against terrorism and criminality.
Troops foil terrorists’ attack in Taraba, neutralize two, recover weapons