The Nigerian Army said troops of 6 Brigade have apprehended seven suspected terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons in separate operations conducted in Taraba State.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.
On 7 of August 2024, troops of 6 Brigade deployed at Kambari, acting on credible intelligence on suspected Bandits attacking a Fulani settlement in Katlong Village of Karim Lamido Local Government Area swiftly engaged the bandits who fled in disarray due to the heavy fire encounter with the troops,” the statement said.
According to the statement, a suspected bandit, Yusuf Musa, was arrested with one AK-47 rifle and 20 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The statement added that 118 cows were recovered and handed over to the rightful owners.
The statement added, “Similarly, on 6 August 2024, troops received credible information on suspected bandits en route to Mashingi village market in Karim Lamido Local Government Area to purchase food items.
“Troops strategically laid in wait and successfully arrested 4 suspected bandits named Yusuf Hassan, Mohammed Mamman, Haruna Illa, and Hammadu Shaibu.”
According to the statement, the troops also recovered one motorcycle, four mobile phones, and the sum of N57,000 from the suspects.
On August 9, 2024, following a tip-off, troops arrested two suspects, Umar Zubair and Isah Abdulahi, in Magami, Jalingo Local Government Area. They were found with 436 machetes and additional items including four filling machines, a mobile phone, and various fabrication tools, which were intended for criminal activities and causing unrest.
The Commander, 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their dedication and swift action in ensuring the safety of the people of Taraba State
