In a swift and intelligence led operation, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA)/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled coordinated terrorist plans and apprehended two suspected terrorists in separate operations on 16 July 2025 within Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.Acting on credible intelligence, troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari arrested a 45 year old suspected terrorist, Felix Myina, a native of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is a high ranking member of a notorious bandit and kidnapping syndicate operating under a wanted criminal kingpin identified as Mcianan, also known as Yellow. This group has been a major threat to motorists and residents along the Jootar–Wukari axis. A Techno mobile phone was recovered from the suspect at the point of arrest.
In a related development, vigilant troops responding to imminent threats of terrorist attacks within Wukari town also arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The suspect, identified as Abubakar Yusuf, aged 26 and a native of Borno State residing in Gassol LGA, was intercepted while performing strange rituals at the Aku-Uka Palace Junction, one of the locations identified as a likely target for ISWAP attacks. He was reportedly attempting to “spiritually tie” the town to facilitate access for fellow terrorists.
Items recovered from him include:
One dead chicken
Nine unhatched rotten eggs,
One animal horn
One bottle containing powdered substance
Pieces of fresh meat
Both suspects are currently in custody and are providing useful information. The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the vigilance of troops and the cooperation of local residents who reported suspicious movements. He further urged the public to remain security conscious and to continue providing timely information to assist the military and other security agencies in their mission to rid Taraba State of criminal elements. “The Brigade remains resolute in its mandate to protect lives and restore peace and stability across the region,” he added.
OLUBODUNDE ONICaptain
Acting Assistant Director
Army Public Relations 6 Brigade
Nigerian Army
17 July 2025
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