Army kill 5 terrorists, foil kidnap attempts, recover arms in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, in a significant operation, killed 5 violent extremists, foiled kidnapping attempts and recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition in Taraba State.

Nigerian Army Headquarters in a statement on Tuesday @HQNigerianArmy

“TROOPS NEUTRALIZE 5 EXTREMISTS, FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPTS, RECOVERS CACHE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN TARABA”,

Troops of 93 Battalion Nigerian Army deployed in Wukari during security operations along Tor – Tse and Takum Road 

indicated that in a significant operation aimed at maintaining peace and security in Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have neutralized 5 violent extremists, foiled kidnapping attempts and recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition.

The troops 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.

Weapons recovered from the extremists

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.

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The Army further disclosed 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.

According to the Nigerian Army, “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.