The Nigerian Army said troops of 6 Brigade have apprehended seven suspected terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons in separate operations conducted in Taraba State.
Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.
“On 7 of August 2024, troops of 6 Brigade deployed at Kambari, acting on credible intelligence on suspected Bandits attacking a Fulani settlement in Katlong Village of Karim Lamido Local Government Area swiftly engaged the bandits who fled in disarray due to the heavy fire encounter with the troops,” the statement said.
According to the statement, a suspected bandit, Yusuf Musa, was arrested with one AK-47 rifle and 20 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The statement added that 118 cows were recovered and handed over to the rightful owners.
The statement added, “Similarly, on 6 August 2024, troops received credible information on suspected bandits en route to Mashingi village market in Karim Lamido Local Government Area to purchase food items.
“Troops strategically laid in wait and successfully arrested 4 suspected bandits named Yusuf Hassan, Mohammed Mamman, Haruna Illa, and Hammadu Shaibu.”
According to the statement, the troops also recovered one motorcycle, four mobile phones, and the sum of N57,000 from the suspects.
“In another development, on 9 August 2024, following a tip-off from a credible source on suspects gathering and preparing large numbers of machetes suspected to be distributed to hoodlums for criminal activities with the plan to cause unrest within the state, troops swiftly mobilized to the general area of Magami in Jalingo Local Government Area where two suspects – Umar Zubair and Isah Abdulahi – were arrested with 436 machetes.
“Other items recovered include 4 filling machines, one mobile phone, and several other fabrication tools,” the statement said.
The Commander, 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their dedication and swift action in ensuring the safety of the people of Taraba State.