In a quick and coordinated response to the resumptive communal violence in Usmanu Village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, troops from the Nigerian Army neutralized four armed militia members and recovered weapons.
According to reliable information, the operation came after long-standing land disputes between the Shomo and Wurkun communities.
Property was destroyed, including houses, as a result of the conflict escalated into armed clashes. 6 Brigade immediately dispatched forces to restore order and stop further deterioration in security conditions.
According to a statement released on Sunday, a spokesman for the 6 Brigade, lieutenant Umar Mohammed, a public relations officer for the Nigerian Army, reports that when the troops arrived in the area, armed assailants were erupting from the Fadama axis. Four of the attackers were neutralized by the soldiers during a brief but intense exchange that ended.
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Three Dane guns, one made of AK-47 rifles, twenty-five rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, twenty-five rounds of ammunition, and two motorcycles were recovered as a result of subsequent exploitation of the area.
One Nigerian Police Force (NPF) employee who was found operating alongside the armed militia was detained in a development that highlights the complexity of the conflict.
He is currently being looked into further and subjected to profiling to determine his level of involvement.
Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, commended the soldiers for their swift action, bravery, and adhering to professional engagement standards. He reaffirmed the Brigade’s will to eradicate criminal elements from Taraba State and maintain operational momentum in all spheres of responsibility.
Brigadier General Uwa reaped the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to restoring lasting peace and stability to the people of Karim Lamido and Taraba State as a whole.
He urged people to embrace peaceful coexistence and continue to support security forces with reliable, timely information.
As stability is gradually being restored, the Nigerian Army urged residents to remain calm and uphold the law.
Source: Channels TV
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