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From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation While Stroke have neutralised two bandits during routine patrol in Takum Local Government,Taraba State.
Lt Col Aliyu Danja, acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 3 Division Nigerian Army,who disclose this in a statement issued in Jalingo on Tuesday evening said that the troops also recovered arms, ammunition and a motorcycle from the bandits.
The statement reads in part,”in a decisive operation, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have neutralised two terrorists and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition in Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State. The operation is part of the ongoing “OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA” to eliminate terrorist and criminal activities across the state.
“Acting on credible intelligence on September 15, 2025, regarding a planned attack on the Chanchanji community by the Bojo terrorist group, troops swiftly deployed to the area. The operation led to an armed engagement with the terrorists along the Demeva–Chanchanji road. The troops effectively neutralised one terrorist, forcing the others to retreat.
“In a follow-up mission to intercept the fleeing suspects, troops pursued them to the Demeva–Gbudu axis. This location was identified as a planned crossing point into the Ananum community in Donga LG. The troops engaged the remaining terrorists in a second firefight, neutralising one more.
“The items recovered from the operations include One G3 rifle, 16 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one motorcycle.
“The Commander of 6 Brigade / Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General troops neutralised bandits in Taraba Uwa, commended the troops for their gallantry and professionalism. He reaffirmed the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to conducting aggressive operations against all criminal elements threatening the peace of Taraba State and its environs.
“Brigadier General Uwa also urged the public to remain vigilant and to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support the ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace in the region”.
