In a renewed effort to strengthen security and consolidate operational gains in Southern Taraba, the Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has flagged off the newly established Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari.
The event took place today, 18 June 2025, in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State as made known in a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, on Thursday.
During the flag-off ceremony, Brigadier General Uwa charged the troops to maintain the highest standards of discipline, vigilance, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
While emphasizing the importance of safeguarding all military assets and equipment within the base and maintaining a robust presence in the area, the Commander gave a clear directive for troops to dominate their area of responsibility and ensure that bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements are denied any freedom of action.
He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to restoring and sustaining peace and security across Taraba State.
To further demonstrate operational readiness and build public confidence, Brigadier General Uwa immediately led troops on a confidence-building patrol within Wukari town and surrounding communities. The patrol aimed to reassure residents of the military’s presence and its unwavering resolve to protect lives and property.
The establishment of FOB Wukari marks a significant milestone in the Brigade’s ongoing operations and is expected to enhance rapid response capabilities, improve intelligence gathering, and deepen civil-military cooperation in the area.
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