{"id":161319,"date":"2025-05-04T22:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T21:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/army-neutralises-bandit-in-taraba"},"modified":"2025-05-04T22:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T21:47:00","slug":"army-neutralises-bandit-in-taraba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/army-neutralises-bandit-in-taraba","title":{"rendered":"Army neutralises bandit in Taraba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have neutralised a suspected bandit in Taraba State.<\/p>\n<p>The operation, according to a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Jalingo by the acting spokesperson of the Brigade, Captain Oni Olubodunde, occurred during a precision strike conducted on 3rd May 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The operation took place near Gafar Village in Ussa Local Government Council of the state, a location identified as a key transit route for criminal elements involved in attacks and thefts in the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cActing on credible intelligence, the troops engaged the suspects in a fierce firefight, killing one bandit. An AK-47 rifle and a motorcycle, reportedly stolen from a civilian, were recovered at the scene,\u201d Olubodunde said.<\/p>\n<p>He also announced a significant breakthrough in a separate mission carried out in Bali.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTroops acted swiftly on intelligence reports about the movement of suspected bandits from Tongo and Garin Alkali in Adamawa State toward the Shana community in Bali Local Government Area.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSoldiers pursued the suspects into Yunkunssu Forest, where they were engaged in a heavy exchange of gunfire, forcing the criminals to flee. A locally fabricated revolver, an AK-47 magazine, and three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition were recovered following the encounter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese successful operations underscore the commitment of the 6 Brigade and Sector 3 OPWS to ensuring the safety and security of law-abiding citizens in Taraba State,\u201d said Olubodunde.<\/p>\n<p>He urged residents to support ongoing military efforts by providing timely and credible information to help eliminate criminal threats in their communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have neutralised a suspected bandit in Taraba State. 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