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Military Smokes Out Terrorists From Hideouts In Taraba

by ATTAH ANTHONY
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Troops of 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army/Sector 3 “Operation Whirl Stroke” (OPWS), have smoked out suspected terrorists from their hideouts into Fajul Forest in Ibi local government area of Taraba State.

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The acting assistant director, Army Public Relations of the Brigade, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad,  said the dislodged terrorists have been threatening residents of Badekoshi, Fajul, Kurmi, and Dampar villages in Ibi local government area of the state.

The troops, according to the statement, also recovered arms, uniforms and motorcycle, as part of the “ongoing clearance operations code named “OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA” to flush out hibernating terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements within Taraba State.

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The statement read, “On 14 October 2025, troops deployed at Tapga Ngasawa village under Dampar District of Ibi Local Government Area received credible intelligence on the hideouts of suspected terrorists operating around Badekoshi, Fajul, Kurmi, and Dampar villages in Ibi LGA.

“Acting swiftly on the information, the troops conducted a series of clearance operations in the identified areas.

“During the operation at Badekoshi, troops made contact with the terrorists, forcing them to flee towards Fajul village close to the forest.

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“The gallant troops pursued the fleeing criminals with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their positions and escape deeper into the forest.”

It said, as a result of the thorough exploitation of the area, “the troops recovered; One (1) AK-47 rifle, One (1) AK-47 magazine, One (1) round of 7.62mm special ammunition, Five (5) rounds of blank ammunition, Two (2) fragmental jackets, Two (2) military camouflage uniforms, One (1) Jincheng motorcycle suspected to have been stolen during a previous attack at Tapga village.”

The commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their professionalism and resilience, and urged them to sustain the ongoing momentum until all criminal elements are completely wiped out from Taraba State.

It added that, “the Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all law-abiding citizens and will continue to work with other security agencies and local communities to achieve lasting peace in the State.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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