Troops of Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have neutralised two bandits in Taraba as they intensified their ongoing offensive across the State.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations 6 Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad in a statement issued Thursday said the troops also recovered weapons and also arrested a key suspect linked to criminal activities in the region.
He noted: “On 2 December 2025, troops launched a deliberate clearance operation under Operation Zafin Wuta across Shiid, Agia and Tyozua villages in Takum LGA following credible intelligence on the activities of armed groups within the Tor-Tser general area.
“As the soldiers advanced towards the mountainous hideouts, the bandits fled deeper into the rugged terrain, abandoning their camps.
“The troops conducted a detailed search before destroying the camps, which the criminals had previously claimed were inaccessible to security forces. In Tyozua, the fleeing bandits set ablaze a wooden bridge in an attempt to obstruct troop movement, but the soldiers pressed forward with determination and forced the criminals across the power line into neighbouring Benue State.”
Muhammad added that during exploitation, one suspect, identified as Dahiru Maigari, was arrested and is currently undergoing preliminary investigation.
In a related development, he stressed that troops conducted a fighting patrol around Karim Lamido and its environs on 4 Dec 25 to deny bandits freedom of movement.
Muhammad explained that while moving towards Usmanu, the patrol came under fire from armed bandits concealed behind Wudompi Community. He said the soldiers responded swiftly, repelling the attack and neutralising two of the armed men.
A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and 21 rounds of ammunition, with no casualties recorded on the part of the troops.
He added that the attackers were assessed to be members of the Karimjo faction responsible for recent attempts at regrouping within the area.
Security within Karim Lamido remains calm, with troops maintaining heightened alertness.