Troops arrest five suspected criminals in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA)/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Karim Lamido, on Thursday, 4 June 2026, arrested five suspected armed criminals after receiving a distress call reporting an attack by criminal elements on communities within the Local Government Area.

The troops immediately mobilized and moved to the scene. Upon arrival, they came under fire from unidentified gunmen and responded with overwhelming firepower, forcing the assailants to flee in different directions. The troops subsequently pursued the fleeing suspects and successfully apprehended five individuals.

Items recovered from the suspects included two motorcycles, daggers, machetes, assorted charms, gunpowder, and five mobile phones.

Reacting to the development, the Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Michael Akaliro, commended the professionalism, courage, and gallantry displayed by the troops during the operation.

He reiterated the Chief of Army Staff’s directive that all personnel must remain vigilant, sustain ongoing efforts to flush out criminal elements, and deny them freedom of action within the area of responsibility.

He also assured the people of Taraba State of the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to pursuing criminal elements wherever they may hide and maintaining sustained pressure on all threats to peace and security until normalcy is fully restored throughout the state.

UMAR MUHAMMAD

Lieutenant

Acting Assistant Director

Army Public Relations

6 Brigade Nigerian Army

6 June 2026