Four terrorists were arrested on May 7, in Tau general area of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area by troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS).
Their arrest followed a distress call about the movement of armed men into the area by civilians who felt threatened.
Troops in response went into action and in a swift operation.apprehended the terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition in the Tau general area of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area.
A statement by the Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
6 Brigade Nigerian Army Captain Olubodunde Oni stated that 3 of the four
arrested terrorists were armed.
He also stated that the items recovered from the suspects include: 2 pump-action rifles, 1 locally fabricated gun, 3 cutlasses, 42 cartridges, 4 mobile phones and 1 national identity card.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly invited by one Alhaji Ardo Sani, whose role is currently under further scrutiny.
The Commander 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism during the operation.
He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property within Taraba State and its environs.
He appealed to.members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing operations and enhance security across the state.