Troops of 6 brigade Nigeria Army/sector 3 operation whirl stroke have killed two suspected terrorists in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.
It was gathered that some other criminal elements escaped with gunshot injuries in during the fierce battle with the security agents.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigeria Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni.
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Captain Olubodunde disclosed that the troops launched a coordinated response on April 14 to reports of bandit movements between Mayokan and Bondogri villages in Bali Local Government.
He added that dangerous weapons and items including one AK-47 rifle with a magazine, four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a single-barrel Dane gun, 27 arrows, and six cutlasses were recovered during the operations.
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The statement partly reads: “On 14 April 2025, acting on credible intelligence, troops swiftly responded to the movement of suspected bandits between Mayokan and Bondogri villages in Bali Local Government Area (LGA).
“The troops tactically advanced to the general area and made contact with the bandits around Garbatau, Garin Hamidu, Bandaguri, and Mayokan villages.
“A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in the neutralization of two terrorists, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.”
