In continuation of the ongoing operations across Taraba State code-named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, aimed at flushing out terrorists and criminal elements within the state, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully foiled a terrorist attack and neutralized two terrorists in Taraba State.
A press statement signed by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army on October 1, 2025 said that while acting on credible intelligence, troops on 1 October 2025 advanced to Tor Ikyeghgba village where bandits were reported to be converging. 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 neutralization of two terrorists.
During the operation, the following items were recovered:
1 locally fabricated pistol
2 Dane guns
3 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition
1 Baofeng radio
1 motorcycle and other items.
While commending the troops for their swift response, resilience, and professionalism, the Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, urged the troops to maintain the momentum and assured residents of Taraba State that the Brigade remains fully committed to ensuring peace, safety, and security within the state.
He therefore calls on members of the public to continue to support ongoing operations by providing timely and credible information that will aid in the fight against criminality.
