Troops neutralise bandit, recover AK-47 in Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralised a suspected bandit and recovered A.K 47 rifle in Kwesati community of Ussa local government area in Taraba State.
The incident is part of an ongoing clearance operation aimed at flushing out bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements from Taraba state.
A press statement by the Brigade’s Public Relations Officer, Captain Olubodunde Oni, said the success recorded is a sequel to credible intelligence on the bandits’ movement. ” Acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of suspected bandits, troops stationed at Kwesati swiftly deployed and tactically established a position along a suspected crossing route”
“During the operation, the troops made contact with the criminals and engaged them with superior firepower. The intensity of the engagement forced the bandits to flee in disarray, with several suspected to have escaped into the surrounding forest with gunshot wounds. One bandit was neutralised during the encounter.”
The statement said, following the operation, troops conducted a thorough exploitation of the area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one motorcycle, and two mobile phones. Speaking on the successful operation, Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, commended the troops for their gallantry and professionalism and reiterated the Brigade’s resolve to sustain aggressive operations until all threats are neutralised within the state.
He encouraged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts in ridding the state of criminal elements. The successful operation is a testament to the resilience of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS in ensuring the safety and security of communities across Taraba State, the statement added.
