Nigerian Army neutralises extremists, insurgents in Taraba

Making the announcement, yesterday, via the Army X handle , the brigade said it had engaged in a fierce confrontation with violent extremists and insurgents in the state.

Upon encountering the armed groups, the troops effectively utilised their superior firepower, resulting in the elimination of two extremists.” The brigade assured that the troops of the brigade would remain steadfast in their commitment to rooting out all criminal elements from the state until total peace and security is restored to the general area.

The achievement came barely two days after an attack was launched on 18-seater bus that was conveying passengers from a nearby Benue State to Bali Local Council in Taraba.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.

The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commended the governors of Oyo, Osun and the serving Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Seyi Makinde , Senator Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke and former Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola respectively, for their commitment to rehabilitation of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road.

As part of efforts towards improving the health and well-being of widows and their offspring in extension, Rose of Sharon Foundation in partnership with CHECK Medicals, held a one-day comprehensive medical outreach for the women in Lagos.

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