By Sanee Yarima
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) says it has continued to record operational successes in the fight against terrorism and criminality in Taraba State.
Captain Olubodunde Oni, the Acting Assistant Director
Army Public Relations of the Brigade stated this in a statement issued in Jalingo on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.
It revealed that in a recent operation conducted on 07 May 2025, troops apprehended 4 suspected terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition in the Tau general area of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of the state.
The statement explained that the operation followed a distress call regarding the movement of armed men into the area.
It continues to say, “Troops responded swiftly, deploying tactically to the location, which led to the successful arrest of the 4 suspects, 3 of whom were found in possession of firearms.
“Items recovered from the suspects include: 2 pump-action rifles, 1 locally fabricated gun, 3 cutlasses, 42 cartridges, 4 mobile phones and 1 national identity card.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly invited by one Alhaji Ardo Sani, whose role is currently under further scrutiny,” the statement noted.
Furthermore, in the statement, the Commander of the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism during the operation.
He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property within Taraba State and its environs.
Finally, Brigadier General Uwa encouraged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing operations and enhance security across the state.
