From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army of Operation Lafiyan Jamaa have killed two suspected terrorists, destroyed their camps and recovered arms in Bali Local Government, Taraba State.
Spokesperson of the Brigade Capt. Olubodunde Oni, in a Statement yesterday, noted that the troops acted on intelligence and were able to swiftly engage the terrorists in the course of their movement between Mayokam and Bondogri villages.
“In continuation of the intensified efforts to rid Taraba state of criminal elements, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have recorded yet another operational success under the ongoing clearance operations code-named “OPERATION LAFIYAN JAMAA.
“Acting on credible intelligence, troops swiftly responded to the movement of suspected bandits between Mayokan and Bondogri villages in Bali LGA. The troops tactically advanced to the general area and made contact with the bandits around Garbatau, Garin Hamidu, Bandaguri, and Mayokan villages. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in the neutralisation of two terrorists, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered from the scene include: One AK-47 Rifle, One AK-47 magazine, four rounds of 7.62mm Special Ammunition , one Dane gun, 27 Arrows and six cutlasses.
“In a separate operation conducted the same day in Ibi LGA, troops carried out a clearance patrol to suspected bandits’ hideouts around Yamiri village in Sarkin Kudu Ward. On sighting the advancing troops, the criminals fled in disarray, abandoning their camp. Subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of the following items: One Military uniform and one Bible. The troops proceeded to destroy all discovered camps to deny the criminals further operational base in the area.
The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their gallantry and reiterated the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace and security across Taraba state.
He urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing military operations.
“General Uwa added that the Army will remain resolute in its mission to safeguarding lives and property of citizens and will not relent until all criminal elements are flushed out of the state”.
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