In a synchronized effort to eliminate terrorist strongholds located in remote regions of Taraba State, troops from the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke successfully dismantled terrorist hideouts in Rugga, Sarti, and Yade communities within the Takum local government area of Taraba State.
According to a statement released by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, these military operations underscore the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army to decisively combat all forms of criminal activities. The statement further reassured the public of their safety and security as the farming season approaches in the state.
General Nwachukwu recounted that the achievement was the result of an aggressive patrol conducted by troops of the 93 Battalion Sub-Sector 3B OPWS, during which contact was made with terrorists who subsequently fled their base upon encountering the troops’ overwhelming firepower.
“A thorough search of the terrorists’ hideout resulted in the seizure of 1 AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing 7 rounds of 7.6mm X39mm ball ammunition and 1 cartridge. Additionally, a knife and two mobile phones belonging to the terrorists were also confiscated. The troops are in pursuit of the terrorists to dismantle all criminal hideouts and ensure the area remains uninhabitable for unlawful activities,” the statement said.
He urged the general public, to continually provide security agencies with timely actionable information about any strange movement in their areas.