Army repels bandit attack, neutralises four in Taraba communal clash

Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Peace Shield, have repelled an attack by armed bandits and neutralised four assailants following a communal clash between the Shomo and Wurkun communities in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The clash, which occurred at Usmanu village, resulted in the burning of 15 houses before military intervention.

Troops were deployed to the area after receiving distress calls from affected residents, arriving at approximately 9:35 a.m. on November 29.

Upon arrival, around 50 armed bandits attacked the soldiers, but the troops responded decisively, overpowering the assailants.

During the encounter, they recovered one fabricated AK-47 rifle, three dane guns, 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and two magazines.

The military also arrested a key suspect believed to be collaborating with the bandits. The individual is currently under investigation.

Sources confirmed that the morale and operational efficiency of the troops remain high as clearance operations continue in the area.