Nigerian Army Thwarts Bandit Attack in Taraba, Arrests Two Suspected Terrorists and Recovers Weapons [Video]

• Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully foiled a bandit attack in Taraba State through a well-coordinated operation, arresting two suspected terrorists
• Acting on credible intelligence, 6 Brigade Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke launched aggressive patrols and ambushes, preventing the attack
• The operation led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, magazines, and ammunition, with ongoing investigations to uncover more details about the suspects’ network

Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully thwarted a bandit attack in the southern part of Taraba State in a well-coordinated operation.

The Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Swift and decisive action

According to Captain Oni, troops from the 6 Brigade Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) acted on credible intelligence about an impending terrorist attack on several villages.

On December 11, 2024, the …