Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have dismantled several bandit hideouts and recovered logistics used by the criminals in Taraba State.
The operation targeted a meeting reportedly convened by a notorious bandit leader identified as Liamdoo Douglas Adekpe, also known as Bajor.
This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the spokesman for the 6 Brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni.
He said acting on credible intelligence, the troops launched an offensive on July 5, 2025, targeting remote areas in the southern part of the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, believed to be a stronghold of the Bajor-led syndicate.
Oni stated that upon arrival, the criminals, sensing imminent danger, fled the scene, abandoning several valuable items.
The operation led to the destruction of key hideouts used by the syndicate for coordinating attacks and harbouring weapons.
Troops also recovered five operational motorcycles suspected to have been used for rapid movement and raids on surrounding communities.
Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, noted that while Bajor and his cohorts narrowly escaped, troops remain on high alert and are currently tracking their movements.
He emphasised that the Nigerian Army remains committed to pursuing and neutralising all criminal elements threatening the peace and security of law abiding citizens in Taraba State and beyond.
Brigadier General Uwa reaffirmed the resolve of 6 Brigade to sustain pressure on all terrorist enclaves and called on residents of Taraba State to continue providing timely and actionable information to security agencies in support of ongoing operations.
He stated that the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army will continue to adopt both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.
