Six soldiers killed, commanding officer feared abducted in Taraba

Six soldiers of the 93 Battalion, Takun were on Tuesday killed by suspected terrorists who ambushed a convoy carrying the commanding officer of the battalion while on his way to Jalingo, Taraba State.

The ambush attack was said to have occured at 6.30am around Tati village.
Sources said that following the ambush, the whereabouts of the Commanding Officer, Lt. Col Okore, could not be ascertained leading to suspicion that he may have been abducted.
According to one of the sources, the six soldiers killed during the ambush include one staff sergeant, two sergeants, and three lance corporals.
Meanwhile, following a counter blockade operations by troops at Ananum village, around Donga, troops neutralized two bandits/terrorists while several other escaped into the bush with gunshot injuries.
The troops, who were part of reinforcements from Mararaba in Nasarawa State, were said to have embarked on anti-ambush drills to over power the bandits.
Among items recovered from the bandits were AK 47 rifle,AK47 Magazines, locally made gun and several rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
The Nigerian Army in Taraba State and Army headquarters are yet to comment on the development.