Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a terrorist attack and neutralized two terrorists in Taraba State.
A statement by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, said that acting on credible intelligence, troops advanced to Tor Ikyeghgba village on 1 October 2025, where bandits were reported to be converging.
According to him, upon arrival in the general area, the troops made contact with the terrorists along the Powerline axis and immediately engaged them with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of two terrorists.
During the operation, items such as one locally fabricated pistol, two Dane guns, three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one Baofeng radio, one motorcycle, and other items were recovered.
“The breakthrough is 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,” the statement partly read.
While commending the troops for their swift response, resilience, and professionalism, the Commander of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, urged them to maintain the momentum.
He assured residents of the state that the Brigade remained fully committed to ensuring peace, safety, and security. He also called on members of the public to continue supporting ongoing operations by providing timely and credible information to aid in the fight against criminality.
