Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recorded another major breakthrough in the ongoing operation Lafiya Nakowa after successfully foiling a terrorist attack, neutralizing two bandits, and recovering arms in Tor Ikyeghgba village, Taraba State.
According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, the troops acted on credible intelligence that terrorists were converging around the area on October 1, 2025.
“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,” the statement revealed.
The soldiers also recovered a cache of weapons and equipment from the criminals, including one locally fabricated pistol, two Dane guns, three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a Baofeng radio, and a motorcycle.
The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their gallantry, resilience, and professionalism during the operation.
“Our troops have once again demonstrated outstanding courage and commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Taraba State. We will continue to maintain the momentum until every criminal element is flushed out,” General Uwa stated.
He assured residents that the Brigade remains “fully committed to ensuring peace, safety, and security within Taraba State,” while urging the public to support security operations by providing timely and credible information to aid in the fight against criminality.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed that Operation Lafiya Nakowa will continue across the state until bandits and terrorists are decisively defeated.
Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack in Taraba, Neutralize Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons
