The Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade
Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, who disclosed this in a
statement on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, said the syndicate has been terrorising
Jalingo and Lau Local Government Areas.
“In a decisive operation aimed at combating
criminal activities in Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector
3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully dismantled a notorious
kidnapping syndicate terrorizing parts Jalingo and Lau Local Government Areas
of Taraba State,” the statement read.
"Acting on an intelligence report, the
first two suspects, identified as Ali Idi and Haruna Umar were apprehended on
22 October 2024 during a raid at a local hotel in Mayo Dassa area of Jalingo
metropolis where they were hiding.
"A search of their mobile phones
revealed incriminating evidences including a photograph showing Haruna
brandishing an AK 47 rifle alongside another individual at a yet to be
identified location.
"Further investigations led to the
discovery that the gang's hideout was at Kona Mountain in Jalingo LGA, where
additional members of the syndicate were believed to be camped. Acting swiftly
on this intelligence, troops conducted a follow up operation at Kona Mountain
on 23 October 2024.
"During this operation, the leader of
the gang named Dahiru Idi AKA (Yellow) was apprehended. Upon interrogation, he
confessed to the recent kidnapping of three individuals, from whom a ransom of
6 million Naira was extorted before their release.
“The gang leader further disclosed that the
two AK 47 rifles used in their operations had been taken to another location by
one Yakubu Dogo in preparation for an upcoming operation. Items recovered from
the suspects include 3 Rings, 1 Airtel Sim card, 1 itel Phone, Indian hemp and
charms.”
Speaking on the successful operations, the
Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa thanked the good
people of Taraba state for always supporting the Brigade.
He noted that the fight against terrorism
remains one of the top priorities of the military, and every effort will be
made to ensure the safety and protection of lives and property of the good
people of Taraba State and Nigerians at large.
He urged the general public to remain
vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant law enforcement
agencies.
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