By Charles Maduka
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed two suspected bandits and recovered about 1,000 stolen cattle during a military operation in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The operation was carried out by personnel of the 6 Brigade under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, working together with officers from Operation Safe Haven. It followed a bandit attack by over 30 armed men on motorcycles who had crossed into Taraba from Plateau State.
According to a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, the soldiers responded swiftly after receiving intelligence that a Fulani settlement had been attacked and cattle rustled.
The troops mobilised and moved towards Komodoro village near the river boundary. The bandits tried to escape into the Daji Madam Forest in Plateau State but were intercepted. A gun battle followed, during which two of the attackers were killed and the rustled cattle were recovered.
The recovered animals have been safely moved to the Jebjeb community for identification and return to their rightful owners.
Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of the 6 Brigade, praised the swift action of the soldiers and the collaboration between security forces. He urged residents to continue providing useful information to help tackle insecurity in the area.
He also reaffirmed the military’s commitment to protecting lives and restoring peace in Taraba and nearby states.
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