Troops Bust 11 Bandits’ Enclaves, Recover Weapons, Motorcycle In Taraba

Eleven different enclaves, where bandits are camped to launch attacks on innocent people and communities across two local local governments of Taraba State, have been dislodged by troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army /Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS).

One of the hideouts where the bandits are reportedly camped for their heinous acts, was said to be close to TY Farm in Takum local government, just as the bandits were said to have destroyed farmland in Ussa local government area.

Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the acting assistant director, Army Public Relations 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, who stated this in a statement issued to newsmen in Jalingo, mentioned other identified camps in Tarhembe, Tornyi, and Kando general area in Tati, Takum local government area.

The statement said, the clearance operations was “in continuation of the ongoing OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, aimed at flushing out hibernating bandits and other criminal elements within Taraba State.
According to the 6 Brigade APR, “The operation followed credible intelligence on bandits’ activities around Tarhembe, Tornyi, TY Farm, and Kando general area in Tati, Takum LGA, as well as reports of the destruction of farmlands in Ussa LGA.

“Consequently, on 05 October 2025, troops simultaneously embarked on clearance operations in the affected general areas.

“Team A advanced into Tarhembe and Tornyi where contact was made with bandits. The troops’ superior firepower forced the criminals to withdraw into the forest.

The statement, however listed items recovered during the operation by the troops to include: 4 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 1 AK-47 magazine and 1 motorcycle.

It further stated that, “Team B, which conducted operations within Lissam in Ussa LGA through Kutukok, Konkan, Fank Utaih, Kijwu, Kutukwo, Kwesati, and Alaha, cleared suspected hideouts without encountering resistance.

“However, suspected bandits’ camps within the areas were destroyed to deny the criminals freedom of action,” the statement added.

Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, commended the troops for their resilience, and urged the public to continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information to facilitate the success of ongoing operations.

Uwa added that, the clearance operations have further disrupted the activities of criminal elements, denied them freedom of action.

He assured local communities of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting lives and property.