Tuesday, February 4, 2025 -Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have cracked down on a notorious bandit camp and neutralized one suspect in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The operation was conducted on Sunday, February 1, 2025, following
intelligence gathering by the military.
Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain
Olubodunde Oni, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, February 3, 2025,
said 23 other bandits including 19 males and 4 females, surrendered to the
troops without resistance.
According to Oni, troops conducted a fighting patrol to the identified
hideout, and on sighting the patrol team, the bandits opened fire, prompting an
immediate and overwhelming response from the troops.
The statement further revealed that the bandits, originally from
Plateau State, had paid a local chief in Amar village the sum of N1,500,000 to
acquire and establish their camp in the area.
“In a decisive operation against criminal elements, troops of 6 Brigade
Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully
cracked down on a notorious bandit camp on 2 February 2025 in Angwan Bala,
Kambari general area of Karim Lamido Local Government Area, Taraba State,” the
statement read.
"Acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of
suspected bandits, the gallant troops conducted a fighting patrol to the
identified hideout. On sighting the patrol team, the bandits opened fire,
prompting an immediate and overwhelming response from the troops.
"In the ensuing firefight, one bandit was neutralized, while 23
others including 19 males and 4 females surrendered without further resistance.
"A comprehensive search of the camp led to the recovery of a
significant cache of arms and ammunition, including, 4 AK-47 rifles, 5 AK-47
rifle magazines, 80 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 1 English made pistol,
2 locally made guns, 28 cutlasses, 16 motorcycles, 48 daggers and jack knives.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the bandits, originally from
Plateau State, had paid a local chief in Amar village the sum of N1,500,000 to
acquire and establish their camp in the area.”
Speaking on the successful operation, the Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian
Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, reaffirmed the Brigade's
unwavering commitment to the security and stability of Taraba State and its
environs.
"This operation is a testament to our resolve to eliminate criminal
elements, restore lasting peace, and ensure that Taraba State does not become a
safe haven for terrorists. We will continue to work tirelessly with relevant
stakeholders to sustain the fight against insecurity," General Uwa stated.
He further encouraged the public to remain vigilant and report any
suspicious activities to security agencies, emphasizing the critical role of
community cooperation in the fight against banditry and other forms of
criminality.
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