Troops foil terrorist attack, neutralize two in Taraba

By Femi Bolaji

JALINGO — Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army (NA) and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke person neutralized 2 suspected terrorists during a clearance cognition successful Tor Ikyeghgha village, Taraba State.

In a connection connected Thursday, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Umar Muhammad, said a cache of weapons was besides recovered during the mission.

According to him, “acting connected credible intelligence, troops connected October 1, 2025, precocious to Tor Ikyeghgha colony wherever equipped groups were reported to beryllium converging. On accomplishment astatine the wide area, the troops made interaction with the terrorists on the Powerline axis and instantly engaged them with superior firepower, resulting successful the neutralization of two.”

Recovered items during the cognition see 1 locally fabricated pistol, 2 Dane guns, 3 rounds of 7.62 mm peculiar ammunition, 1 Baofeng radio, and 1 motorcycle, among others.

Commander of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, portion commending the troops for their gallantry, urged them to prolong the momentum and assured residents of Taraba State that the Brigade remains committed to ensuring peace, safety, and information successful the state.

The station Troops foil violent attack, neutralize 2 successful Taraba appeared archetypal connected Vanguard News.