Suspected bandit neutralized in Taraba State by troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS.
Captain Oni Olubodunde, who is serving as the Brigade’s acting spokesperson, informed journalists on Sunday in Jalingo that the operation took place on May 3, 2025, during a precision strike.
Criminals wanted for assaults and thefts in the area used the area around Gafar Village in the state’s Ussa Local Government Council as a staging ground for their activity.
The soldiers attacked the suspects in a heavy gunfight, killing one bandit, acting on credible intelligence. “At the scene, authorities found an AK-47 rifle and a motorcycle that had apparently been stolen from a civilian,” Olubodunde announced. A separate operation that was conducted in Bali also had remarkable results, which he highlighted as well.
Intelligence inputs indicated that bandits were making their way from Tongo and Garin Alkali in Adamawa State to the Shana community in Bali Local Government Area. In response, troops moved fast.
The criminals were forced to flee after a fierce exchange of gunfire broke out between the soldiers and them in Yunkunssu Forest, where the pursuit continued. After the confrontation, three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, an AK-47 magazine, and a locally made revolver were found.
“The dedication of the 6 Brigade and Sector 3 OPWS to protecting law-abiding citizens in Taraba State is amply demonstrated by these successful operations,” stated Olubodunde.
In order to help eradicate criminal dangers in their communities, he urged locals to provide the military with credible and timely intelligence in support of their ongoing operations.