Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - The ongoing clearance operations across Taraba State under the codename OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA have continued to yield significant successes, as troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations,
Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, who disclosed this in a statement said the suspects
confessed to participating in several abductions.
“Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of
criminal elements in Garau axis of Rafin Taba community, troops conducted a
raid on the hideout of suspected kidnappers on 19 September 2025. The swift and
precise operation led to the arrest of Ibrahim Umaru and Adamu Malam Musa, both
notorious for their involvement in a series of kidnapping incidents within and
beyond the state,” the statement read.
"During preliminary interrogation, the suspects
confessed to participating in several abductions where large sums of money were
collected as ransom from victims’ families.
“They further revealed that some abductees were often moved
across Taraba State boundaries into Plateau State, particularly around the
notorious Madam Forest, to evade security surveillance.”
While commending the troops for their vigilance,
professionalism, and dedication, the Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3
OPWS Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa noted that the successful
operation is yet another testament to the resolve and commitment of troops of 6
Brigade to rid Taraba State and its environs of criminal elements threatening
peace, safety, and socio-economic activities.
He assured the people of Taraba State that the Brigade will
continue to intensify operations in synergy with other security agencies until
all criminal networks are dismantled and peace fully restored.
The Nigerian Army therefore calls on members of the public
to continue to support ongoing operations by providing timely and credible
information to security agencies, while also warning criminal elements to
desist from their nefarious activities or face decisive action.
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