Soldiers nab two terrorists, recovers motorcycles in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have again apprehended two notorious terrorists in Taraba State.

The Brigade’s Public Relations Officer, Oni Olubodunde said the feat was achieved after a fierce shootout with the terrorists on 11 July 2024.

In a statement made available to journalists in the state on Sunday, he said the shootout took place at Geshi Village along Rafin Kada road in Damisa Ward of Donga Local Government Council of the State.

The statement noted that the operation led to the recovery of two motorcycles used by the criminals.

He said, “The operation, conducted by the troops deployed in Akate in Donga Local Government Area, occurred following intelligence reports that revealed an attack in Geshi Village by armed terrorists.

”Acting on this information, troops swiftly mobilized to the area and engaged the armed men in a fierce exchange of gun battle, ultimately overpowering the terrorists with superior firepower, subduing them and forcing the criminals to flee in disarray into the bush with gunshot injuries.

Troop continued to explore the success by pursuing the miscreants and arrested 2 terrorists with their motorcycles. The captured terrorists are currently under custody for interrogation.” The statement read.

While commending the troops for their bravery, swift response, and dedication to duty, the Brigade Commander, Brigadier Kingsley Uwa, urged them to sustain the effort to get rid of the undesirable elements making life cumbersome for the people of the state.

“This operation is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our troops to ensure the state is free of kidnapping, banditry, and other criminality in our society”, he said.

He affirmed that the Brigade will continue to intensify efforts to rid Taraba State of criminal elements, urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

In another development, troops of Headquarters 6 Brigade while on routine patrol within the Jalingo metropolis, found a 9-year-old pupil named Dorothy Kwatsumen wandering around in her school uniform at Gongomaliki area in Yorro council.

A preliminary investigation to determine the name of her school and the location of her parents or guardians proved abortive.

The nine-year-old girl, whom the army said was moved immediately to the Brigade headquarters for custody until her parents were located, said she was a pupil of Glory Children Academy.

At the time of filing this report, the girl was said to have been reunited with her family.