By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo
Troops of the 6 Brigade and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, have dismantled terrorist hideouts in Rugga, Sarti and Yade communities in Taraba state.
Army spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachuku disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
He said the coordinated operations were part of deliberate efforts by the army to make the Taraba uninhabitable for terrorists.
Nwachukwu said arms and ammunitions as well as mobile phones belonging to the fleeing terrorist were recovered during the operations.
The statement said, “In a coordinated operation aimed at eradicating terrorist strongholds in remote areas of Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE successfully dismantled terrorist hideouts in Rugga, Sarti and Yade communities, recovering arms and ammunition.
“During an aggressive patrol conducted by the troops of 93 Battalion Sub-Sector 3B OPWS, contact was made with terrorists who fled their base in the face of the troops’ overwhelming firepower. “A thorough search of the terrorists’ hideout resulted in the seizure of 1 AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing 7 rounds of 7.6mm X39mm ball ammunition and 1 catridge. “Additionally, a knife and two mobile phones belonging to the terrorists were also confiscated.
“The troops are in pursuit of the terrorists to dismantle all criminal hideouts and ensure the area remains uninhabitable for unlawful activities.
“These successful military operations exemplify the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to decisively combat all forms of criminal activities, reassuring the public of their safety and security as the farming season approaches in the state.”
The statement urged members of the public to continually provide security agencies with timely and actionable information about any strange movement noticed.
