Soldiers hit 70 criminal hideouts, kill three bandits in Taraba
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The statement said, “On arrival at Chibi, the troops made contact with the bandits, who began fleeing upon sighting the advancing forces. In the engagement that followed, three bandits were neutralised, and several makeshift camps used by the criminals were destroyed."
By Paul Dada
The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke says its troops have killed three bandits and destroyed 70 criminal hideouts in Taraba.
A statement by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni, said this happened during a clearance operation in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Oni, in the statement released on Sunday, said the operation, which took place on Saturday was part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Jamaa, aimed at dismantling the criminal network wreaking havoc on the state’s security.
In a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni, on Sunday, the troops targeted known bandit hideouts, clearing the Achalle area before advancing to Chibi.
The statement said, “On arrival at Chibi, the troops made contact with the bandits, who began fleeing upon sighting the advancing forces. In the engagement that followed, three bandits were neutralised, and several makeshift camps used by the criminals were destroyed.”
It said items recovered during the operation include two motorcycles, one AK-47 rifle magazine, and 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
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