The Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled a bandit attack in Jen village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops, responded to a distress call at about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, prompting a swift deployment to the area.
On sighting the advancing troops, the suspected bandits fled the scene. The soldiers pursued and successfully crossed a nearby river to clear the bandits’ suspected avenue of approach on the opposite side.
The general security situation in the area is calm and stable as troops have intensified dominance within the general area.
