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Troops foil bandits attack, arrest two in Taraba

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Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) on Wednesday foiled a planned bandit attack in Taraba State and arrested two suspects with AK 47 rifles.

The Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, OPWS, Capt. Olubodunde Oni, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Jalingo.

He said: “Upon receiving actionable intelligence, troops on 11 December 2024, swiftly launched a series of aggressive patrols, ambushes, and covert operations to prevent the attack.

“These efforts culminated in the apprehension of two suspected terrorists, identified as Terry Waapara and Tobaya Tekura, in Adu village.

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“The suspects were intercepted while attempting to infiltrate the Chachanji market to carry out their nefarious mission, believed to include kidnapping and other criminal activities.

“During the operation, troops recovered 2 AK-47 rifles, 2 AK-47 magazines, and 26 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

“The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to uncover more details about their network and activities.”

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