Nigerian Army neutralises terrorists, recovers arms in Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a terrorist attack in Tor-Ikyeghgba village, Taraba State, recovering arms and neutralising two suspects.
Umar Muhammad, acting assistant director, army public relations of the brigade in Jalingo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
According to him, the operation was carried out following credible intelligence on October 1, 2025.
“Acting on credible intelligence, troops on October 1, 2025, advanced to Tor-Ikyeghgba village where bandits were reported to be converging,” the statement reads.
“On arrival at the general area, the troops made contact with the terrorists along the powerline axis and immediately engaged them with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of two.
“During the operation, the following items were recovered: one locally fabricated pistol, two dane guns, three rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, one Baofeng radio, one motorcycle and other items.”
Muhammad also quoted Kingsley Uwa, commander of the brigade, as commending the soldiers for their swift response, resilience, and professionalism.
He added that Uwa urged the troops to sustain the tempo, assuring residents that the brigade remains committed to their safety.
The commander further implored the public to support the ongoing operation ‘Lafiya na kowa’ by providing timely and credible information to aid in the fight against criminality.
