Taraba state: In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on national security, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Whirl Stroke, have successfully foiled an attack by armed bandits in Majebiyu Village, Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. The troops responded swiftly to a distress call from locals on October 9, 2025, and engaged the assailants, forcing them to flee.
According to Voice of Nigeria, the 6 Brigade Commander Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa has reiterated its commitment to mopping up all illegally acquired arms and ensuring peace and security across Taraba State. The public is urged to remain law-abiding and provide credible information to aid ongoing operations.
Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa stated, “The Brigade remains committed to ensuring such weapons are not used to perpetrate criminal acts within the state and its environs.” This successful operation demonstrates the military’s efforts to maintain peace and security in the region.