Troops engage suspected terrorists in Taraba, recover five motorcycles during fighting patrol
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Whirl Punch (OPMW) have engaged suspected terrorists during a fighting patrol in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, forcing the armed elements to retreat.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2026, by troops of 114 Battalion (Reconnaissance), who advanced towards Komodoro village during a fighting patrol.
The troops reportedly made contact with suspected terrorists in the area, but the armed elements fled upon sighting the advancing soldiers.
The troops subsequently proceeded to Mashigin Kirya village, also in Karim Lamido LGA, where they encountered another group of suspected terrorists believed to have been hibernating in the general area.
The soldiers engaged the suspected terrorists, forcing them to withdraw from their position.
During the operation, troops recovered five motorcycles believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing elements.
The troops also conducted an 81mm mortar fire mission along the terrorists' withdrawal route to further disrupt their movement and deny them the opportunity to regroup.
The operation was still ongoing as of the time of filing this report.
