By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo
JALINGO NIGERIA. – Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and the Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have conducted operations in communities along the Benue/Taraba border leading to the clearing of bandits camps and recovery of arms and ammunition as well as a Toyota Corolla car.
Captain Alubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, disclose this in a statement issued in Jalingo on Sunday.
Oni noted that the troops had an ugly encounter with the bandits in some communities and their superior fire power made the bandits to retreat leaving the recovered items.
“In continuation of the ongoing military operations aimed at restoring peace and security in Taraba and parts of Benue State under the code name “Operation Golden Peace”, the gallant troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recorded another resounding success.
“On 7 December 2024, troops conducted a well coordinated clearance operation across the general areas of Akahagu and China villages in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation extended to Ikayor village, where troops engaged bandits at a camp linked to the notorious and wanted criminal Akiki Utiv, also known as Full Fire.
“During the encounter, troops applied overwhelming firepower, forcing the bandits to abandon their positions and flee in disarray. Following the engagement, a red Toyota Corolla vehicle and a motorcycle were recovered. During the search of the abandoned vehicle, a military camouflage trouser, a Beretta pistol with one round of 9mm ammunition, and other items were discovered.
“The Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa commended the troops for their bravery and resilience in the face of adversity, and assures the residents of Taraba and Benue States under Sector 3 of OPWS that the military remains resolute in its mission to maintain peace and security in the region. He encouraged Members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support the efforts of the security agencies” the statement reads.
