Troops dislodge bandits in Taraba, arrest armed militia in Plateau

Troops of the Nigerian Army have dislodged bandit hideouts in Taraba and Plateau states, recovered arms and arrested a suspected militia. In Taraba, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) dislodged several bandit hideouts and recovered five operational motorcycles used by the criminals. The Acting Assistant Director, […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army have dislodged bandit hideouts in Taraba and Plateau states, recovered arms and arrested a suspected militia.

In Taraba, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) dislodged several bandit hideouts and recovered five operational motorcycles used by the criminals.

The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, Captain Oni Olubodunde, said in a statement that the intelligence-led operation was launched on July 5, 2025, in remote areas of the southern Wukari Local Government Area, a known stronghold of the notorious bandit leader, Liamdoo Douglas Adekpe, popularly known as Bajor.

He said the operation targeted a meeting reportedly convened by Bajor, but the criminals, sensing danger, fled the scene, abandoning several valuable items.

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Meanwhile, in Plateau State, troops of the 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) arrested a suspected militia operative along the Kafi Abu-Rakwok Road in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.

OPSH spokesperson, Major Samson Zhakom, told journalists in Jos on Monday that the suspect was apprehended during a night operation while positioned in an ambush, likely intending to attack unsuspecting commuters.

He added that troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and 30 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition from the suspect, who is currently in the custody of OPSH.

“Efforts are underway to conduct follow-up operations aimed at arresting other members of the criminal syndicate,” Zhakom said.

He urged the public to continue providing actionable intelligence to help security forces succeed in their mission.