Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have neutralised two terrorists and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The operation is part of the ongoing “OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA” to eliminate terrorist and criminal activities across the state.

Acting on credible intelligence on Tuesday regarding a planned attack on the Chanchanji community by the Bojo terrorist group, troops swiftly deployed to the area.

A press statement from Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 3 Division Nigerian Army, said the operation led to an armed engagement with the terrorists along the Demeva–Chanchanji road. 

The troops effectively neutralized one terrorist, forcing the others to retreat.

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In a follow-up mission to intercept the fleeing suspects, troops pursued them to the Demeva–Gbudu axis. This location was identified as a planned crossing point into the Ananum community in Donga LGA. The troops engaged the remaining terrorists in a second firefight, neutralizing one more.

The items recovered from the operations include:

One (1) G3 rifle, Sixteen (16) rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition

One (1) motorcycle.

The Commander of 6 Brigade / Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their gallantry and professionalism. 

He reaffirmed the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to conducting aggressive operations against all criminal elements threatening the peace of Taraba State and its environs.

Brigadier General Uwa also urged the public to remain vigilant and to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support the ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace in the region.