Troops of 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Jalingo have foiled bandit attack at Tapga Ngssawa village in Ibbi Local Government Area of Taraba state.

Confirming the development on Friday in Jalingo, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Leutenant Umar Mohammed, said the Troops received credible information from locals around Majebiyu Village about the attack by armed men who were suspected to be bandits.

He stated that the invaders shot sporadically, vandalising properties and dispossessing residents of motorcycles and other valuables.

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According to the Army spokesperson, the Troops responded swiftly, mobilised to the location and confronted the assailants.

However, on sighting the advancing troops, the armed men withdrew hastily and fled into a nearby bush, with possible gunshot wounds sustained in the process.

Lieutenant Umar further disclosed that the Troops conducted search and clearance operation within the area, recovering five dane guns and two motorcycles.

The Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their professionalism, courage and swift response.