Troops of the Sixth Brigade of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Golden Peace and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), said they successfully foiled a robbery operation, rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered weapons in a series of operations recently carried out in Taraba. State.
This was stated on Sunday by the Brigade Acting Deputy Public Relations Officer, Captain Oni Olubodunde.
He said the troops, while patrolling the Takum-Katsina Ala road, intercepted a robbery in progress near Kasuwa Shenu in Takum town.
The swift action of the troops, according to him, led to the arrest of a suspect, Emmanuel Thomas Oryiman, who was allegedly found with a locally made pistol and two rounds of 9mm ammunition.
In a related operation which the military said took place on December 13, troops, while responding to a distress call from Manzala village in Yoro local government council regarding bandit activities, rescued three kidnapped victims, who, according to soldiers, “have since been safe.” reunite with their families.”
The Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their professionalism and called on the public to support the ongoing efforts by providing credible intelligence.