Soldiers Dislodge Terrorists from Taraba Hideouts, Recover Weapons!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3, under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully cleared multiple terrorist hideouts in Taraba State as part of Operation Lafiya Nakowa, a renewed military push against insurgents and armed groups in the North-East.

What We Know:

• The operations were carried out in Kofai Ahmadu, Tor-Tse, and Mukurdi villages in Wukari and Donga LGAs.
• Soldiers engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, forcing them to flee and abandoning their weapons and logistics.
• Recovered items include AK-47 rifles, magazines, live ammunition, communication gadgets, and motorcycles.

Military Statement:

Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Uwa, Commander of 6 Brigade, confirmed the success, stating:

“Our troops remain committed to dismantling criminal networks. The recovered weapons are evidence of our resolve.”

Why It Matters:

• The operation restores a sense of safety in previously volatile communities and improves confidence in the military’s ongoing campaign.
• Residents have been urged to share intelligence and report suspicious movements.

Citations:

1. Nigerian Army 6 Brigade Press Brief – Oct. 2025
2. Defence Headquarters Nigeria – www.defence.gov.ng
3. The Nation – www.thenationonlineng.net/taraba-clearance-op-lafiya-nakowa-briefing

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