Nigerian Troops Kill Bandits, Recover Weapons in Taraba State Operation

Troops from the 6th Brigade of the Nigerian Army successfully thwarted a bandit attack in Taraba state, killing two terrorists and recovering weapons. The operation, carried out on October 1 as part of Operation Lafiya Nakowa, saw soldiers engaging in a gun battle with the bandits in Tor Ikyeghgba village.

The army's superior firepower forced the bandits to flee, leaving behind two dead members. Recovered items included weapons and communication devices.

The Commander of the 6th brigade commended the troops for their professionalism and urged them to sustain the momentum in restoring peace and security in Taraba.