Taraba Security: Troops Arrest Kidnappers, Recover Arms, Ammunition
By Lynn Adda
In its continued efforts to enhance security and combat criminal activities in The Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have ramped up its operations in Bali Local Government Area with the apprehension of two suspected terrorists and seizing significant quantity of arms and ammunition.
This is contained in a Press Statement by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations.
“In a recent operation on 16 May 2024, troops from the 20 Model Battalion Sub-Sector 3A OPWS, stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Bali Local Government Area, conducted a successful patrol to Pamanga Village. During the patrol, two suspects involved in kidnapping in the region were arrested. ”
The apprehended suspects, Nali Umaru (26) from Jauromani and Abubakar Umaru (25) from Jauro Damji, both of Sunkani Local Government Area, confessed to being part of a notorious kidnapping gang operating in the general area. Items recovered from the suspects were two locally made pistols, 60 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and two cartridges”.
He stressed that the arrest of the two suspected kidnappers underscores the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army in eradicating all forms of criminal activities and instilling confidence in the residents of the state.
” The public is therefore encouraged to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with timely information on any suspicious activities in their communities”.
