By Gbemiga Olamikan.
The Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have neutralized 5 violent extremists, foiled kidnapping attempts and recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition in Taraba State. Acting on
Credible 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.
It was revealed that 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.
Similarly troops came in contact with suspected violent extremists on 27 March 2024 while on Patrol around Chanchanji Ward of Takum Local Government Area, 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.
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. The Brigade however, implore members of the public to continue supporting the military by providing timely and credible information on any suspicious movement or activities of criminals within the State.
