Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have neutralised two terrorists around Garbatau, Garin Hamidu, Bandaguri, and Mayokan villages in Taraba state.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Capt. Olubodunde Oni, on a statement issued Tuesday said on 14 April 2025, acting on credible intelligence, troops swiftly responded to the movement of suspected bandits between Mayokan and Bondogri villages in Bali Local Government Area (LGA).
He revealed that the troops tactically advanced to the general area and made contact with the bandits around Garbatau, Garin Hamidu, Bandaguri, and Mayokan villages.
Oni added that a fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in the neutralisation of two terrorists, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.
He noted items recovered from the scene include, one AK-47 Rifle, one AK-47 Magazine, four rounds of 7.62mm Special Ammunition, one Single Barrel Dane Gun, 27 Arrows and 6 Cutlasses.
Oni added that 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.
He said on sighting the advancing troops, the criminals fled in disarray, abandoning their camp.
Oni noted: “Subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of the following items, one Military Woodland Camouflage Uniform and one Bible.
“The troops proceeded to destroy all discovered camps to deny the criminals any further operational base in the area.”
