Thursday, December 05, 2024 - Four suspected
kidnappers have been arrested by the troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector
3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in Taraba State.
The troops also rescued an abducted victim, and recovered a stolen
vehicle.
The Army disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
“On 1 December 2024, troops stationed at
the Pupule checkpoint in Yoro Local Government Area (LGA) successfully arrested
Usman Abubakar, a notorious kidnap suspect linked to the murder of Alhaji Abba
Buba and the abduction of three individuals in Manzala Village,” the statement
read.
"During the initial investigation,
Usman identified Malam Ali Buba, a notorious criminal fugitive, as one of his
accomplices.
"Acting on this intelligence, the
troops tracked and raided their hideout in Manzala Village, leading to the
apprehension of key suspects and the dismantling of their criminal network
"Leveraging on credible intelligence,
on 2 December 2024, troops intercepted two suspected kidnappers, Musa Mohammadu
and Dahiru Abdul, who had kidnapped and physically assaulted Mr. Yaya Kunini
along the Maraban Apawa-Zing road. The victim was rescued unharmed and has
since been reunited with his family.
"In a separate development on 2
December 2024, following the theft of a vehicle at Patient Event Center in
Jalingo, troops deployed at Lankaviri discovered the stolen vehicle, a red
Toyota vehicle with registration number KRM-132-AA Taraba State, abandoned
along the Lankaviri -Jimlari - Maraban Zing road with a flat tire.
"The vehicle was subsequently handed
over to its rightful owner, Miss Freedah Ibrahim of Jalingo, bringing relief to
the victim.
"The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army
Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa commended the troops for their
vigilance and swift action.
"He reiterate the Brigade’s resolve to
rid Taraba State of criminal elements.
“He also urged the public to continue
providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance
ongoing operations across the State.”
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