Tuesday, November 12, 2024 -At least 12 suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the gallant troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS).
This was confirmed by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant
Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations.
Oni stated that the troops recovered 14 motorcycles, a locally
fabricated pistol, and two bags of Indian hemp in Taraba State.
The arrest followed a distress call from residents of Chachanji village
regarding the abduction of two individuals by a group of about 10 armed men on
motorcycles on 7 November 2024.
The statement added that in a subsequent follow-up operation, based on
credible intelligence, troops on 9 November 2024 arrested 12 suspects and
seized 14 motorcycles at a local drinking joint in Mbhakyir village, near Agu
Centre.
“During an intensive investigation, the
arrested suspects admitted to being part of the kidnapping operation and
identified their leader as Veior John Gata, a notorious terrorist who has been
on the wanted list of security agencies for orchestrating criminal activities
in parts of southern Taraba and Benue states,” it said.
The suspects further confessed that Veior was with them at Agu Centre on
5 November 2024 before the killing of two locals and the abduction of two
individuals on 6 and 7 November, respectively, in the Chachanji general area.
The statement added, “While commending the efforts of residents for
their cooperation and encouraging them to continue providing timely and
credible information to facilitate security operations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army
remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all communities within
its area of operation.
“Members of the public are advised to remain
vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security agencies.”
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