Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have successfully foiled a terrorist attack and neutralised two terrorists in Taraba State.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt.Umar Muhammad in a statement issued Thursday said acting on credible intelligence, troops on Wednesday advanced to Tor Ikyeghgba village where bandits were reported to be converging.
He said: “On arrival at the general area, the troops made contact with the terrorists along the Powerline axis and immediately engaged them with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of two terrorists.”
Muhammed added that during the operation, one locally fabricated pistol, two dane guns, three rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, one Baofeng radio and one motorcycle were recovered.
While commending the troops for their swift response, resilience, and professionalism, the Commander 6 Brigade, Brig-Gen. Kingsley Uwa urged the troops to maintain the momentum and assured residents of Taraba State that the Brigade remains fully committed to ensuring peace, safety, and security within the state.