PHOTOS: Troops Arrest Four Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms And Ammunition In Taraba

Date: 08-05-2025 11:06 am (3 hrs ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
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Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested four suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in Taraba State.
 
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
 
The arrest followed a swift response to a distress call on May 7, regarding the movement of armed men in the Tau general area of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area.
 
Three of the suspects were found in possession of firearms during the operation, while one other suspect was arrested for further investigation.
 
"Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have continued to record operational successes in the fight against terrorism and criminality in Taraba State," the statement read.
 
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"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.
 
"The operation followed a distress call regarding the movement of armed men into the area. 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 Commander 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.
 
“Members of the public are encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing operations and enhance security across the state.”




Posted: at 8-05-2025 11:06 AM (3 hrs ago) | Addicted Hero
- Dopybadass at 8-05-2025 11:20 AM (2 hrs ago)
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Make sure una kill them all Sad
Posted: at 8-05-2025 11:20 AM (2 hrs ago) | Hero
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- nikiniki at 8-05-2025 02:12 PM (44 secs ago)
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if they are southerners, they probably would have been killed
Posted: at 8-05-2025 02:12 PM (44 secs ago) | Hero
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