Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Military, working below Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have once more destroyed a significant bandits’ camp in Takum Native Authorities Council of Taraba State.
The achievement, based on a launch made accessible to journalists in the state on Monday by the Performing Assistant spokesperson of the Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad, is a part of the continued Operation Lafiya Nakowa.
The event as acknowledged by the troops, is aimed toward clearing out bandits and terrorist parts throughout the state
The operation that led to the achievement, was confirmed to have been carried out on Friday, 31 October 2025, following credible intelligence about prison hideouts round Unom, Yongogba, Tornyi and Mbayongo villages.
On assessing the intelligence report, troops, based on Mohammad, launched a clearance patrol by way of a number of communities together with Tor-Tser, Kofar Ahmadu, and Sabon Gida Tati.
“In the course of the mission, the troopers acquired further intelligence that bandits had been sighted close to TY Farm in Tati. The troops instantly superior towards the realm and engaged the criminals, who fled into the forest after encountering superior firepower from the Nigerian Military”, the assertion learn.
Additional exploitation of the realm , the troops mentioned, led to the invention and destruction of a significant bandits’ camp at TY Farm. A Dane gun and different gadgets have been additionally confirmed to have been recovered through the operation.
The Commander of the Brigade, Brigadier Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, recommended the troops for his or her gallantry, professionalism, and swift response.
He reiterated the Brigade’s dedication to making sure lasting peace and safety in Taraba State and urged residents to proceed offering credible data to help navy efforts.
