Troops kill two bandits, recover 1,000 stolen cattle

By Paul Dada

The Nigerian Army says its troops of the 6 Brigade, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have killed two suspected bandits and recovered about 1,000 rustled cattle in Taraba State.

Army says this was done in collaboration with personnel from Operation Safe Haven,

A statement released on Friday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni, confirmed the development.

Oni said this took place near Jebjeb village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area. He said it followed a coordinated response to a bandit attack that saw over 30 armed men on motorcycles cross into Taraba from Plateau State.

He said, “In a prompt and coordinated response, troops of 6 Brigade, in conjunction with their counterparts from Operation Safe Haven deployed in Kampani area of Wase LGA, Plateau State, mobilised and projected forces toward Komodoro village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.

“Upon contact, the bandits who had already fled across the river boundary into Daji Madam Forest in Plateau State were engaged in a fierce firefight.

“During the encounter, troops neutralised two of the bandits and successfully recovered about one thousand rustled cattle.”

Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops.

He said, “This operation once again demonstrates our resolve to maintain pressure on criminal elements and ensure the safety and security of our communities.”