Army raids terrorists’ hideouts, recovers five motorcycles in Taraba

In a significant development, the Nigerian Army has reportedly raided suspected terrorists’ hideouts in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, forcing the armed group to flee and recovering five motorcycles. According to a report by Daily Post Nigeria, the operation was carried out by troops of the 114 Battalion (Reinforcement) under Operation WHIRL STROKE on November 8, 2026. The exact location of the hideout and the identity of the terrorists involved were not disclosed in the report. This is not the first time troops under Operation WHIRL STROKE have conducted operations against terrorists in Taraba State. In August 2026, troops of the 114 Battalion (Reinforcement) killed six terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons in the state. The latest operation comes at a time when the Nigerian military is intensifying its efforts to combat terrorism and banditry across the country. The Nigerian Army spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, was not immediately available for comment on the operation. The recovery of the motorcycles is expected to provide valuable intelligence on the activities of the terrorists in the area.