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 the source, the six soldiers killed during the ambush include one Staff Sergeant, two Sergeant’s, and three Lance Corporals.
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.
As at the time of filing this report, the Authorities of the Nigerian Army in Taraba State and Army headquarters are yet to comment on the development.