Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Jalingo, have recovered 118 cows from bandits operating in the Karim Lamido local government area of the state.

Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Oni Olubodunde, in a statement, Saturday, said seven suspected terrorists have also been rounded up while caches of weapons were also recovered in separate operations.

According to him, ” troops of 6 Brigade deployed at Kambari, acting on credible intelligence on suspected bandits attacking a Fulani settlement in Katlong Village of Karim Lamido Local Government Area swiftly engaged the bandits who fled in disarray due to the heavy fire encounter with the troops.

“1 suspected bandit named Yusuf Musa was arrested  with 1 AK 47 rifle and 20 rounds of 7.62MM special ammunition. Also, 118 cows were recovered and handed over to the rightful owners.

“Similarly, on 6 August 2024, troops received credible information on suspected bandits en route to Mashingi Village market in Karim Lamido Local Government Area to purchase food items.

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“Troops strategically laid in wait and successfully arrested 4 suspected bandits named Yusuf Hassan, Mohammed Mamman, Haruna Illa, and Hammadu Shaibu.

“Items recovered from them include 1 motorcycle, 4 Mobile phones, and the sum of Fifty Seven Thousand Naira (#57,000) only.

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“In another development, on 9 August 2024, following a tip-off from a credible source on suspects gathering and preparing large numbers of Machetes suspected to be distributed to hoodlums for criminal activities with the plan to cause unrest within the State, troops swiftly mobilized to the general area of Magami in Jalingo Local Government Area where 2 suspects named Umar Zubair and Isah Abdulahi were arrested with 436 Machetes.

“Other items recovered include 4 filling machines, 1 mobile phone, and several other fabrication tools.”

He further stated that the Commander, 6 Brigade, Jalingo, Brig. Gen.  Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their dedication and swift action in ensuring the safety of the people of Taraba State.

He also noted that Brig. Gen. Uwa reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to maintaining peace and security across the country and urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.