Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have neutralised two terrorists and dismantled several bandits’ camps during an intensified clearance operation codenamed “OPERATION LAFIYAN JAMAA”.

This was disclosed in a statement released by Captain Olubodunde Oni, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, on April 15, 2025.

Acting on credible intelligence received on April 14, 2025, the troops swiftly responded to the movement of suspected bandits between Mayokan and Bondogri villages in the Bali Local Government Area (LGA). 

Upon advancing to the general area, contact was made with the bandits around Garbatau, Garin Hamidu, Bandaguri, and Mayokan villages, leading to a fierce gun battle.

The exchange resulted in the neutralisation of two terrorists, while several others are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds.

Following the encounter, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one single-barrel Dane gun, 27 arrows, and six cutlasses.

In a separate operation on the same day in Ibi LGA, troops conducted a clearance patrol targeting suspected bandits’ hideouts near Yamiri Village in Sarkin Kudu Ward. 

Upon sighting the advancing troops, the criminals fled in disarray, abandoning their camp.

A subsequent search of the area yielded one military woodland camouflage uniform and one Bible. The troops proceeded to destroy all identified camps to prevent the criminals from re-establishing operational bases in the area.

The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, lauded the troops for their bravery and reaffirmed the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to ensuring lasting peace and security throughout Taraba State.

He also urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing military operations.

General Uwa emphasised that the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army remains resolute in its mission to safeguard the lives and property of citizens and will not relent until all criminal elements are eradicated from the state.