Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Ibi, Recover Weapons and Motorcycles
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully foiled a bandit attack in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State, recovering weapons and motorcycles in the process.
The operation took place on October 9, 2025, after troops deployed at Tapga Ngasawa Village received credible intelligence from locals in Majebiyu Village that armed men had invaded the community, firing sporadically, vandalising properties, and dispossessing residents of motorcycles and other valuables.
Responding swiftly, the troops mobilised to the scene and engaged the attackers. On sighting the soldiers, the bandits fled into a nearby bush, reportedly sustaining gunshot wounds.
A follow-up search and clearance operation led to the recovery of five dane guns and two motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing assailants.
Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, praised the troops for their professionalism and rapid response, reaffirming the Brigade’s commitment to curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and maintaining peace across Taraba State.
The Nigerian Army urged residents to remain law-abiding and continue providing credible information to aid ongoing security operations in the state and its environs.
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