Troops Apprehend Suspected Terrorists in Taraba
By Lynn Adda
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigeria Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke OPWS, have arrested some suspected terrorists and kidnappers in Taraba State.
Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations of the the Brigade, who revealed this in the Press Release, noted the feat is In continuation of the unwavering commitment to enhancing security and combating terrorism.
“Following the unfortunate kidnapping of a district head within Jalingo Local Government Area on 27 November, 2024, and his subsequent release after a payment of ransom, troops intensified intelligence driven operations to track and apprehend the perpetrators.
“This effort led to the arrest of Musa Suito on 18 December, 2024, in Jalingo metropolis.
“The suspect, a member of a Vigilante Group providing security services to prominent and wealthy individuals, exploited his position to gather information on potential targets for kidnappers”.
He said items recovered from him included one Dane gun and two cartridges.
“In another operation conducted on 20 December, 2024, troops acting on credible intelligence arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Nura Yakubu, at Garba Chede in Bali Local Government Area.
“Investigations revealed that the suspect, a food vendor, was involved in harboring Boko Haram terrorists deployed to Taraba State for terrorist activities.
Further findings, he said linked Nura Yakubu and his gang to the kidnapping of a businessman, Mr. Arinze, and the son of Alhaji Ibrahim sometimes ago in Garbatau community of Bali Local Government Area.
The Release adds:
“6 Brigade Nigerian Army remains steadfast in its mission to ensure the safety and security of lives and property across Taraba State and beyond.
” We urge members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance the fight against criminal elements”.
