A terrorist attack was foiled by the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army’s (Sec 3 Operation Whirl Stroke) and two terrorists were neutralized in Taraba State.
Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the acting assistant director of army public relations at the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, stated in a statement that troops moved to Tor Ikyeghgba village on October 1st, 2025, where they were alleged to be converging.
According to him, the troops immediately attacked the terrorists along the Powerline axis with superior firepower, which led to the neutralization of two terrorists upon arrival at the general area.
Items recovered during the operation included a locally produced pistol, two Dane guns, three rounds of special ammunition, one Baofeng radio, one motorcycle, and other items.
The statement read, “The breakthrough is in the continuation of the ongoing operations across Taraba State, code-named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, aimed at exterminating terrorists and criminal elements within the state.”
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Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, the commander of the Nigerian Army, commended the soldiers for their quick action, resilience, and professionalism while urging them to keep up the momentum.
He assured state residents that the Brigade would continue to work toward preserving state peace, safety, and security.
Source: Channels TV
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