Troops Neutralize Bandit, Recover Arms in Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have neutralized a bandit and recovered a cache of arms following a raid on a criminal hideout in Angwan Bala, Kambari area of Karim Lamido Local Government Area, Taraba State.
The operation, conducted on Feb. 2, was based on credible intelligence on the movement of suspected bandits, according to a statement by the Brigade.
On arrival at the hideout, the troops encountered resistance as the bandits opened fire. However, the soldiers overpowered them, leading to the neutralization of one bandit while 23 others, including 19 males and four females, surrendered.
A search of the camp led to the recovery of four AK-47 rifles, five AK-47 magazines, 80 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, an English-made pistol, two locally fabricated guns, 28 cutlasses, 48 daggers and jack knives, and 16 motorcycles.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the bandits, originally from Plateau State, had paid a local chief in Amar village the sum of ₦1.5 million to establish their camp in the area.
The Commander, 6 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their efforts and reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring security in Taraba and its environs.
“This operation is a testament to our resolve to eliminate criminal elements and prevent Taraba from becoming a safe haven for terrorists,” he said.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in the fight against insecurity.
