Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a bandit attack in Taraba State.
The Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, disclosed this in a statement.
Oni said that troops 6 Brigade Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) acted on “credible intelligence regarding an impending terrorist attack on some villages.”
According to him, the troops “successfully thwarted a planned banditry attack within the southern part of Taraba State.”
“Upon receiving actionable intelligence, troops on 11 December 2024, swiftly launched a series of aggressive patrols, ambushes, and covert operations to prevent the attack.
“These efforts culminated in the apprehension of two suspected terrorists, identified as Terry Waapara and Tobaya Tekura, in Adu village. The suspects were intercepted while attempting to infiltrate the Chachanji market to carry out their nefarious mission, believed to include kidnapping and other criminal activities,” Oni added.
During the operation, troops recovered, two AK-47 rifles, two AK-47 magazines and 26 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
He added that the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to uncover more details about their network and activities.
