Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have cleared several terrorist hideouts and recovered arms, uniforms, and a stolen motorcycle during a raid in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The operation, conducted under Exercise Operation LAFIYA NAKOWA, targeted terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements in remote parts of the state. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Umar Muhammad, said in a statement on Wednesday that troops acted on credible intelligence received on October 14, 2025, about the presence of armed groups in Badekoshi, Fajul, Kurmi, and Dampar villages.
During the clearance mission, troops engaged the terrorists in a firefight at Badekoshi, forcing them to flee. A follow-up search led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, military uniforms, two fragmental jackets, and a Jincheng motorcycle suspected to have been stolen in an earlier attack.
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Commander 6 Brigade/ Sector 3 OPWS, Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their professionalism and urged them to sustain the offensive until peace is fully restored in Taraba. The Army reaffirmed its resolve to protect citizens and maintain stability through continued collaboration with other security agencies and local communities.
