The troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, have cracked down on a notorious bandit camp in Taraba.

The army said this in a statement on Monday.

The statement said the troops also killed one bandit and recovered a cache of arms during the operation.

The army disclosed that the operation took place on February 2 in Angwan Bala, Kambari general area of Karim Lamido LGA in Taraba.

According to the statement, acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of suspected bandits, the gallant troops conducted a fighting patrol to the identified hideout.

“On sighting the patrol team, the bandits opened fire, prompting an immediate and overwhelming response from the troops. In the ensuing firefight, one bandit was neutralised, while 23 others, including 19 males and four females, surrendered without further resistance.

“A comprehensive search of the camp led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including four AK-47 rifles, five AK-47 rifle magazines, and 80 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

”Other exhibits were one English-made pistol, two locally made guns, 28 cutlasses, 16 motorcycles, 48 daggers and jack knives,” the army statement explained.

It added, “Preliminary investigations revealed that the bandits, originally from Plateau State, had paid a local chief in Amar village the sum of ₦1,500,000 to acquire and establish their camp in the area.”

The brigade commander, Kingsley Uwa, reaffirmed the brigade’s unwavering commitment to the security and stability of Taraba and its environs.

(NAN)