From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have killed Two bandits and recovered over a thousand cows in Komodoro village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army disclose this in a statement issued in Jalingo on Friday.
Oni said that the operation was carried out in conjunction with men of Operations Safe Haven posted to Wasa local government area of Plateau State, following credible intelligence.
According to the statement, “acting on credible intelligence, troops responded swiftly to a report of armed bandits mounted on approximately 30 motorcycles who had crossed from Plateau State into Taraba State. The criminal elements launched a cattle rustling operation targeting a Fulani settlement near Jebjeb Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State.
“In a prompt and coordinated response, troops of 6 Brigade, in conjunction with their counterparts from Operation SAFE HAVEN deployed in Kampani area of Wase LGA, Plateau State, mobilized and projected forces toward Komodoro village in Karim Lamido LGA. Upon contact, the bandits who had already fled across the river boundary into Daji Madam Forest in Plateau State, were engaged in a fierce firefight.
“During the encounter, troops neutralized Two of the bandits and successfully recovered about 1,000 rustled cattle. The recovered livestock were immediately herded to safety and relocated to Jebjeb community in Karim Lamido LGA, where plans are underway to conduct thorough identification and verification processes to ensure the rustled cattle are returned to their rightful owners in due course.
“The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the swift action and synergy between the collaborating security forces, reaffirming the commitment of the Brigade to sustain pressure on criminal elements threatening peace and security in the region.
“He urged residents to continue to support the military and other security agencies with timely and accurate information, as this partnership remains vital in the collective effort to ensure lasting peace and security in Taraba and its environs”.