Troops kill terrorist, destroy hideouts in Taraba
Nigeria Armed Forces
Troops kill terrorist, destroy hideouts in Taraba
Abdullateef Fowewe
Nigerian Army of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have successfully neutralised a terrorist, recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and destroyed terrorist bases in Ikiyayo Forest, Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State.
The operation according to the statement that was made available for Dailyeconomy on Sunday was executed in the early hours of today, July 7, 2024, when the brave troops of 93 Battalion Sub-Sector 3B OPWS swiftly moved into action, targeting the hideouts and camps used by the terrorists. During the combing of the forest, the troops encountered the terrorists, engaging them in a heavy gunfight which led to the neutralization of one terrorist.
The statement partly read, “We recovered items including one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, and 39 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. Additionally, multiple camps used for planning and executing attacks were completely destroyed.”
However, the Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to providing security and safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
“The Nigerian Army remains resolute and decisive in its mission to ensure peace and security of lives and properties of citizens. We therefore urge the public to continue supporting our efforts by providing timely and accurate information on suspicious activities of terrorists and criminal elements. Together, we can defeat the scourge of terrorism and build a safer society for all,” the statement added.
