The Nigerian army says troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) on Saturday, neutralized 3 bandits, destroyed several camps, and recovered arms and ammunition in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Olubodunde Oni, a captain, on Sunday in Jalingo the state capital.
Mr Oni said the operation with code name “operation lafiya Jamaa was targeted at the criminal elements terrorising communities in Taraba State.
“The operation, which targeted suspected bandits’ hideouts, saw troops advancing to Achalle where they thoroughly cleared the general area before projecting further force to Chibi.”
