JUST IN: TROOPS FOIL BANDIT ATTACK, ARREST TWO SUSPECTS IN TARABA

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In a well-planned operation, Nigerian Army troops have stopped a bandit attack in Taraba State.

This was revealed in a statement released on Thursday by Captain Olubodunde Oni, the Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations.

Oni said that troops 6 Brigade Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) acted on “credible intelligence regarding an impending terrorist attack on some villages.”

According to him, the troops “successfully thwarted a planned banditry attack within the southern part of Taraba State.”

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

“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,” Oni added.

Troops collected 26 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two AK-47 weapons, and two AK-47 magazines during the operation.

According to Oni, the suspects are being held while additional investigation is conducted to learn more about their network and operations.

Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander 6 Brigade, praised the troops in his remarks for their professionalism, alertness, and promptness, all of which contributed to the operation’s success.

He gave the good people of Taraba State his word that the Nigerian Army will not back down from its commitment to combating criminal activity, including banditry and terrorism.

Law-abiding people’s assistance and collaboration in supplying prompt and reliable information were also valued by General Uwa.

“Together, we will continue to work towards a safer and more secured nation,” the statement quoted him as saying.