6 Brigade Intensifies Offensive in Taraba: Bandit Camps Destroyed, Two Neutralised, Weapons Recovered, Key Suspect Arrested
Troops of Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have stepped up operations across Taraba State, achieving significant successes against criminal elements. Recent efforts have led to the destruction of bandit camps, neutralisation of armed criminals, recovery of weapons, and the arrest of a key suspect linked to ongoing criminal activities in the region.
On 2 December 2025, soldiers launched a targeted clearance operation under Operation Zafin Wuta in Shiid, Agia, and Tyozua villages in Takum Local Government Area. Acting on credible intelligence about armed groups hiding in the Tor-Tser general area, the troops advanced into mountainous terrain, prompting bandits to flee and abandon their camps. Detailed searches were conducted, and the abandoned camps were destroyed, debunking previous claims by criminals that the area was “inaccessible.”
In Tyozua, fleeing bandits attempted to slow the troops by setting a wooden bridge on fire. However, the soldiers pressed forward, forcing the criminals across the power line into neighbouring Benue State. During the operation, a suspect identified as Dahiru Maigari was arrested and is currently undergoing preliminary investigation.
In a related operation on 4 December 2025, troops conducted a fighting patrol around Karim Lamido to deny bandits freedom of movement. While advancing towards Usmanu, the patrol came under gunfire from armed bandits hiding in Wudompi Community. Soldiers responded decisively, neutralising two armed men and recovering one AK-47 rifle along with 21 rounds of ammunition. There were no casualties among the troops. Intelligence indicates that the attackers belonged to the Karimjo faction, known for recent attempts to regroup in the area. Security in Karim Lamido remains stable, with troops maintaining heightened vigilance.
Reacting to the operations, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, lauded the professionalism and bravery of the troops. He emphasized that the operations demonstrate that “no terrain is inaccessible to the Nigerian Army and no criminal enclave is beyond reach.” He reassured residents across Taraba State that the brigade is committed to pursuing criminals wherever they hide and sustaining operations until all threats to peace are eliminated.
Source: Nigerian Army, 6 Brigade Public Relations, 4 December 2025