Troops destroy terrorists stronghold in Taraba, kill one, recover weapons, uniform 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja

The Nigerian Army said troops of 6 Brigade Sector 3 Operation of Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have destroyed a terrorists hideout in Taraba State and recovered some arms and ammunitions, two fragmental jackets and two military camouflage uniforms.

The troops In continuation of ongoing clearance operations code named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA” to flush out hibernating terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements within Taraba State,  recorded the feat at Tapga Ngasawa village under Dampar District of Ibi Local Government Area of the state.

Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, who made this known, said the troops received credible intelligence on the hideouts of suspected terrorists operating around Badekoshi, Fajul, Kurmi, and Dampar villages in Ibi LGA.
He said Acting swiftly on the information, the troops conducted a series of clearance operations in the identified areas.
During the operation at Badekoshi, Muhammad, said that troops made contact with the terrorists, forcing them to flee towards Fajul village close to the forest. The gallant troops pursued the fleeing criminals with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their positions and escape deeper into the forest.
During the operation, he said A thorough exploitation of the area led to the recovery of the following items:
One (1) AK-47 rifle, One (1) AK-47 magazine, One (1) round of 7.62mm special ammunition, Five (5) rounds of blank ammunition, Two (2) fragmental jackets, Two (2) military camouflage uniforms, One (1) Jincheng motorcycle suspected to have been stolen during a previous attack at Tapga village.

The Commander 6 Brigade NA/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their professionalism and resilience, urging them to sustain the ongoing momentum until all criminal elements are completely wiped out from Taraba State.

The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all law-abiding citizens and will continue to work with other security agencies and local communities to achieve lasting peace in the State.