Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have thwarted a robbery attempt, rescued abducted travellers, and recovered weapons in multiple coordinated operations across Taraba State.
Gatekeepers News reports that the operations were detailed in a statement on Monday by the Brigade’s Acting Spokesperson, Lt. Umar Muhammad.
According to the statement, the first incident took place on 6 December 2025 in Manya, Takum Local Government Area, after armed robbers barricaded the Manya–Takum Road and began dispossessing travellers.
“The troops launched a rapid clearance operation, forcing the criminals to flee and abandon their weapons. An AK-47 rifle, an AK-47 magazine, and three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition were recovered. Their intervention restored safety and movement along the busy route,” the statement read.
In a separate operation in Kufai Amadu, also in Takum LGA, soldiers rescued two abducted travellers following reports that four men from Bauchi State were kidnapped in Amadu Town while seeking directions to Baissa in Kurmi LGA.
“Preliminary findings revealed that two of the victims, identified as Mr. Musa Danji and Mr. Yusuf, were taken away by their abductors towards New City. Coordinated search operations led to the rescue of two others, Mr. Yusuf Musa and Mr. Muhammed Umar, who escaped from captivity. Search efforts for the remaining victims are ongoing,” the Army added, noting that efforts to apprehend the perpetrators have intensified.
Also on 6 December, troops deployed in Iware, Ardo-Kola LGA, carried out an intelligence-led raid in Garin Sambo, Tau Village, where they recovered arms and arrested two suspects. The items seized included two pump-action guns, 13 cartridges, two motorcycles, and four mobile phones. Two suspects, Baba Wura Sambo and Mallam Adamu Darda, were arrested over alleged illegal possession of arms.
Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, praised the troops for their professionalism and swift action. He reaffirmed the Brigade’s resolve to sustain aggressive operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks across the state.
Uwa further assured residents of strengthened security throughout the Yuletide period and urged the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information to aid ongoing peace and security efforts in Taraba.
