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Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Terrorists in Taraba State

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Troops of 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have launched a crackdown on suspected terrorists operating in the Fajul Forest in Ibi local government area of Taraba State. The operation, code-named "Operation Lafiya Nakowa," aims to flush out hibernating terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements within the state. The military deployment follows credible intelligence on the hideouts of suspected terrorists operating around Badekoshi, Fajul, Kurmi, and Dampar villages in Ibi LGA.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Army launched a major operation, "Operation Lafiya Nakowa," to flush out terrorists in Taraba State.
  • The operation was conducted by troops of 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in the Fajul Forest in Ibi local government area of Taraba State.
  • The military recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 AK-47 magazine, 1 round of 7.62mm special ammunition, 5 rounds of blank ammunition, 2 fragmental jackets, 2 military camouflage uniforms, and 1 Jincheng motorcycle.
  • The troops made contact with the terrorists, forcing them to flee towards Fajul Village close to the forest.
  • The Commander, 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their professionalism and resilience, urging them to sustain the ongoing momentum until all criminal elements were completely wiped out from Taraba State.
  • The operation follows a series of clearance operations carried out under the aegis of "Operation Whirl Stroke" to flush out hibernating terrorists and other criminal elements within the state.

Statistics:

  • 1 AK-47 rifle recovered from the armed terrorists.
  • 1 AK-47 magazine seized during the operation.
  • 1 round of 7.62mm special ammunition recovered.
  • 5 rounds of blank ammunition seized.
  • 2 fragmental jackets recovered.
  • 2 military camouflage uniforms seized.
  • 1 Jincheng motorcycle suspected to have been stolen during a previous attack at Tapga Village.
  • Operation Lafiya Nakowa has been ongoing since 14 October 2025.

Sources:

  • Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the Brigade, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad.
  • Commander, 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa.
  • Nigerian Army.

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