By Suleiman Anyalewechi
Troops of the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE ,OPWS, on Friday, May 16, 2025, announced the killing of two banditry elements in a clearance operation in Jebjeb Community, Karim Lamido Local Council of Taraba State.
The operation, which was said to be intelligence-driven,also, led to the recovery of over 1000 rustled Cows in the mainly Fulani enclave.
A statement from the Brigade’s spokesperson, Captain Oni Olubodunde, informed that the operation which was carried out with a sister outfit, Operation SAFE HAVEN, was sequel to the receipt of credible information about the movement of no fewer than 30 suspected bandits on motorcycle, into Taraba State from Plateau State.
Earlier, the criminal gang was said to have engaged in a massive Cattle rustling operation in the Jebjeb area of Karim Lamido Local Government which a predominantly Fulani community.
“Troops of 6 Brigade, in conjunction with their counterparts from Operation SAFE HAVEN, deployed in Kampani area of Wase LGA, Plateau State, mobilized and projected forces toward Komodoro village, in Karim Lamido LGA.
Upon contact, the bandits who had already fled across the river boundary into Daji Madam Forest in Plateau State, were engaged in a fierce firefight”, Olubodunde stated.
According to him, during the gun duel, two of the hoodlums were neutralized, while about 1000 rustled Cows were recovered from them.
He explained that the recovered, cattle were instantly moved to Jebjeb Community, noting that efforts are ongoing for their owners to identify and collect them
This is just as the Commander of the Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended troops for their swift and decisive response.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Brigade in confronting criminals and their activities in the area.
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