Troops Of 6 Brigade Neutralise Terrorists, Recover Arms

The troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have neutralised two suspected terrorists, recovered assorted arms and also destroyed the terrorist camps.

In a statement, the acting assistant director of army public relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Captain Olubodunde Oni, said that on 14 April 2025, acting on credible intelligence, the troops swiftly responded to the movement of suspected bandits between Mayokan and Bondogri villages in Bali local government area (LGA).

He said the troops tactically advanced to the general area and contacted the bandits around Garbatau, Garin Hamidu, Bandaguri, and Mayokan villages. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in the neutralisation of two terrorists, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.

Oni said the items recovered from the scene include 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 AK-47 Magazine, four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one single barrel Dane gun, 27 arrows and six cutlasses.

The troops carried out a clearance patrol to suspected bandits’ hideouts around Yamiri Village in Sarkin Kudu Ward. On sighting the advancing troops, the criminals fled in disarray, abandoning their camp.

“Subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of the following items: 1 military woodland camouflage uniform and 1 Bible.

The troops proceeded to destroy all discovered camps to deny the criminals any further operational base in the area.

“The commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their gallantry and reiterated the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace and security across Taraba State. He urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing military operations,” Oni stated.