Troops Foil Banditry Attack in Taraba, Arrest Two Suspects with AK-47 Rifles

Troops from the 6 Brigade Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully foiled a planned bandit attack in the southern region of Taraba State.

Captain Olubodunde, the Acting Assistant Director of the 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, confirmed the operation in a statement released on Thursday, December 12, 2024. According to the statement, the operation was executed following reliable intelligence about a forthcoming terrorist attack targeting several villages in the area.

“Upon receiving actionable intelligence, troops on 11 December 2024, swiftly launched a series of aggressive patrols, ambushes, and covert operations to prevent the attack,” the statement read.

“These efforts culminated in the apprehension of two suspected terrorists, identified as Terry Waapara and Tobaya Tekura, in Adu village. The suspects were intercepted while attempting to infiltrate the Chachanji market to carry out their nefarious mission, believed to include kidnapping and other criminal activities.

“During the operation, troops recovered 2 AK-47 rifles, 2 AK-47 magazines and 26 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to uncover more details about their network and activities.

“The Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commends the troops for their vigilance, professionalism, and swift response, which led to this success.