Soldiers in the north-east | File photo
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a terrorist attack in Taraba.
Umar Muhammad, acting assistant director, army public relations of the brigade in Jalingo, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday.
Muhammad said the troops also “neutralised” two suspected terrorists.
“Acting on credible intelligence, troops on October 1, 2025 advanced to Tor-Ikyeghgba village where bandits were reported to be converging,” the statement reads.
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“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 neutralisation of two.
“During the operation, the following items were recovered: one locally fabricated pistol, two dane guns, three rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, one Baofeng radio, one motorcycle and other items.”
Muhammad quoted Kingsley Uwa, commander of the brigade, as commending the troops for their swift response, resilience, and professionalism.
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He said the commander urged the troops to maintain the momentum, assuring residents of the state that the brigade remains committed to their safety.
Uwa implored the public to continue to support the ongoing operation ‘Lafiya na kowa’ by providing timely and credible information that would aid in the fight against criminality.
