- Recovers cache of arms, ammunition
By Williams Orji
In what it called a significant operation aimed at maintaining peace and security in Taraba State, the Nigerian Army has announced killing of some suspected kidnappers operating in Taraba state.
Announcing this through its X handle on Wednesday, the army explained that the feat was achieved by the troops of 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, who successfully ”neutralized 5 violent extremists, foiled kidnapping attempts and recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition.”
The troops, according to the information on the X handle of the Nigerian Army, “while acting on actionable intelligence on the plan of the extremists to kidnap some church members returning from church program in Wukari along Tor – Tse and Takum road acted decisively. Troops of 93 Battalion deployed in Wukari swiftly swung into action and tactically lied in wait for the violent extremists and the Insurgents In the early hours of today 2 April 2024.”
It further explained that the “troops made contact with the extremist and engaged them in a fierce fun battle leading to the neutralization of 4 extremists and recovery of 2 AK 47 Rifles, 1 Pump Action Rifle and 2 AK 47 Magazine.”
It also added that “similarly, on 27 March 2024 troops while on Patrol around Chanchanji Ward of Takum Local Government Area came in contact with suspected violent extremists. Troops responded with superior fire power leading to the neutralization of 1 extremist and recovery of 1 Locally fabricated FN Pistol, 2 rounds of 9MM ammunition and 1 mobile phone belonging to the criminal.
“This successful Operation demonstrate the unwavering commitment of 6 Brigade to protecting the lives property of the citizens, while making the state and environ a safer place for business to strive. We implore members of the public to continue supporting the military by providing timely and credible information on any suspicious movement or activities of criminals within the State.”
