Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully neutralised a wanted notorious terrorist, recovered an AK 47 rifle, ammunition and several other items following an intense firefight in Taraba State.
Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Capt. Olubodunde Oni in a statement issued Tuesday said the operation, which was conducted on 29 July 2024 along Road Gbeji-Afia a border community to Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
He said the operation was part of a series of coordinated efforts by the Brigade to dismantle terrorist’s hideouts and ensure the safety and security of the residents of Taraba State.
Olubodunde added that the troops while on a fighting patrol came in contact with the armed terrorists on a motorcycle.
He noted that the troops immediately engaged the terrorists in a fierce exchange of gunfire leading to the neutralisation of one terrorist while others escaped into the bush with gunshot wounds.
Olubodunde said Items recovered include one AK 47 Rifle and Magazine, 7 Rounds of 7.62MM special ammunition, 2 mobile phones, and assorted charms.
He said it was later gathered that the neutralised person was Odumegu. The second in command to Fullfire, a leader of a notorious terrorist gang operating around Taraba and Benue States who has been on the wanted list of Security agencies.
