Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ (OPWS), have recorded a significant victory in the ongoing ‘Operation Lafiya Nakowa’, an operation aimed at eliminating terrorists, bandits, and other criminal groups from Taraba State.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Jalingo, the acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad, said the operation was carried out on October 14, 2025, when troops stationed at Tapga Ngasawa Village under Dampar District of Ibi Local Government Area launched a clearance offensive on suspected terrorist camps in Badekoshi, Fajul, Kurmi, and Dampar villages.
During the raid, the troops encountered the terrorists at Badekoshi, forcing them to flee toward Fajul near the forest.
“The soldiers pursued the fleeing suspects with superior firepower, dislodging them from their positions,” the statement added.
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A thorough search of the area led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one round of 7.62mm special ammunition, five rounds of blank ammunition, two fragmentary jackets, two military camouflage uniforms, and one Jincheng motorcycle suspected to have been stolen during a previous attack on Tapga Village.
Commander 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, praised the troops for their professionalism and resilience.
He urged them to sustain the momentum until all criminal elements are completely flushed out of the state.
The army reaffirmed its commitment to protecting law-abiding citizens and emphasized continued collaboration with other security agencies and local communities to ensure lasting peace and security in Taraba State.
