Troops from the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully neutralized a bandit and recovered a significant cache of arms following an operation in the Kambari area of Karim Lamido Local Government Area, Taraba State, on February 2.
The operation, based on credible intelligence regarding the movement of suspected bandits, led the troops to a hideout in Angwan Bala, where they encountered resistance from the bandits, who opened fire upon their arrival. Despite the attack, the soldiers successfully overpowered the criminals, resulting in the neutralization of one bandit. In addition, 23 bandits, including 19 males and four females, surrendered during the operation.
A thorough search of the camp yielded a variety of weaponry, including four AK-47 rifles, five AK-47 magazines, 80 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, an English-made pistol, two locally fabricated guns, 28 cutlasses, 48 daggers and jack knives, as well as 16 motorcycles.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the bandits, originally from Plateau State, had paid a local chief in Amar village ₦1.5 million to set up their camp in the area.
Brigadier-General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the Commander of 6 Brigade, commended the troops for their dedication and effectiveness in carrying out the operation. He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to securing Taraba and its surrounding regions.
“This operation highlights our determination to eliminate criminal elements and ensure that Taraba does not become a haven for terrorists,” Brig.-Gen. Uwa stated. He also urged the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to security agencies, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in the fight against insecurity.
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