Monday, November 24, 2025 - Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a wanted kidnapper, Umar Musa Geyi, in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade
Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, who disclosed this in a statement on
Sunday, November 23, 2025 said the suspect is linked to multiple abductions
across Taraba.
According to the statement, Geyi, who was on the wanted list
of security agencies was apprehended on Friday following credible intelligence.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect is
linked to the kidnapping of a Fulani resident, Alhaji Jano, who remains in
captivity.
“Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl
Stroke (OPWS), have recorded another major operational success under OPERATION
ZAFIN WUTA, following the arrest of a wanted and notorious kidnap suspect in
Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State,” the statement read.
"Acting on credible intelligence, troops on 22 November
2025 apprehended Mr. Umar Musa Geyi at Jandei-Kulamu in Wukari LGA. The
suspect, who has been on the wanted list of security agencies, is believed to
be a key member of a kidnapping syndicate that has terrorised several
communities within the area.
"Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect
is linked to the kidnapping of Alhaji Jano, a Fulani resident of the
Jandei-Kulala general area, who was abducted on 13 November 2025 and remains in
captivity.
"Mr. Geyi was arrested after troops intercepted him
during a phone conversation in which he confirmed the victim was still being
held and demanded a ransom of N20 million for his release.
"The suspect is currently in custody undergoing further
interrogation to determine the exact location of the victim and facilitate his
safe rescue.
"While commending the troops for their proactive
action, the Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa,
reaffirmed that the Brigade remains fully committed to dismantling criminal
networks, rescuing victims, and restoring peace and security across Taraba
State.
“He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and
continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information.”
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