Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have confirmed the arrest of two terrorists alleged to have been terrorising some parts of Taraba State.
Acting Assistant Director of Public Relations, Lieutenant Oni Olubodunde, in a statement on Sunday, said the suspects were arrested after a shootout between them and the troops.
The statement added that the suspects were nabbed at Geshi Village along Rafin Kada road in Damisa Ward of Donga Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Their arrest, which took place on July 11, 2024, also led to the recovery of two motorcycles used by the criminals.
The statement read in parts, “The operation, conducted by the troops deployed in Akate in Donga Local Government Area, occurred following intelligence reports that revealed an attack in Geshi Village by armed terrorists.
“Acting on this information, troops swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the armed men in a fierce exchange of gun battle, ultimately overpowering the terrorists with superior firepower and subduing them, forcing the criminals to flee in disarray into the bush with gunshot wounds.
“Troops continued to explore the success by pursuing the miscreants and arrested 2 terrorists with their motorcycles. The captured terrorists are currently under custody for interrogation.”
Brigade Commander, Brigadier Kingsley Uwa, who commended the troops for their bravery, swift response, and dedication to duty, urged them to sustain the tempo.
He said, “This operation is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our troops to ensure the state is free of kidnapping, banditry, and other criminality in our society.”
Yea affirmed the brigade’s determination to rid Taraba of criminal elements and urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The troops also announced to have found a missing nine-year-old girl while on patrol within the Jalingo metropolis.
The girl has been reunited with her family.
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