Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully cleared multiple bandit hideouts in Takum and Ussa Local Government Areas of Taraba State.
The operation, conducted as part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Nakowa, was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad.
According to the statement, the clearance mission was launched on October 5, 2025, following credible intelligence reports on the activities of armed groups in the Tarhembe, Tornyi, TY Farm, and Kando areas of Tati in Takum LGA. Reports of farmland destruction in Ussa LGA also prompted the operation.
During the mission, Team A made contact with bandits in the Tarhembe and Tornyi areas. After a brief exchange of gunfire, the criminals reportedly fled into nearby forests.
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A sweep of the area led to the recovery of four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one AK-47 magazine, and a motorcycle.
At the same time, Team B carried out clearance operations through several communities in Ussa LGA, including Lissam, Kutukok, Konkan, Fank Utaih, Kijwu, Kutukwo, Kwesati, and Alaha. Though no direct encounters were reported, several suspected bandit camps were discovered and dismantled.
Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, praised the troops for their professionalism and commitment.
He urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with accurate and timely information to aid ongoing efforts in restoring lasting peace to the region.
General Uwa noted that the latest operation has significantly disrupted the operations of criminal elements and reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s dedication to protecting lives and property across Taraba State.
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