Troops Neutralize Bandit, Recover AK-47 in Taraba Clearance Operation

Troops Neutralize Bandit, Recover AK-47 in Taraba Clearance Operation

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully engaged armed bandits in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing one during a clearance operation and recovering an AK-47 rifle.

The operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of bandits within the area, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the Brigade’s Spokesman, Captain Olubodunde Oni.

“Troops stationed at Kwesati were deployed and tactically established a position along a suspected crossing route,” he stated.

“During the operation, the troops made contact with the criminals and engaged them with superior firepower.

“The intensity of the engagement forced the bandits to flee in disarray, with several suspected to have escaped into the surrounding forest with gunshot wounds. One bandit was neutralized during the encounter.

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“Following the operation, troops conducted a thorough exploitation of the area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one motorcycle, and two mobile phones.”

The Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, praised the troops for their bravery, discipline and precise execution of the operation. He also reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to maintaining pressure on criminal elements until peace is fully restored in the region.

General Uwa urged the public to continue supplying credible and timely information to assist ongoing security efforts across the state.