Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have scored a major victory against terrorists in Taraba State, killing two fighters and seizing weapons during a fierce operation.
The raid, carried out on September 15 under Operation Lafiya Nakowa, followed intelligence of a planned attack on Chanchanji community by the notorious Bojo terrorist group. Soldiers intercepted the armed men along the Demeva-Chanchanji road, killing one on the spot while others fled.
In a hot pursuit, troops tracked the fleeing fighters to the Demeva-Gbudu axis, a route into Ananum community in Donga LGA, where another terrorist was gunned down in a second firefight.
In a statement by Aliyu Danja Lieutenant Colonel, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, the Troops recovered One G3 rifle, Sixteen rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a motorcycle.
Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, hailed the troops for their gallantry and reaffirmed the Army’s resolve to wipe out terrorists and criminals in Taraba and beyond.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible information to aid security operations.