Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested another suspected kidnapping kingpin as he attempted to escape from Wukari Local Government Area.
Spokesperson of the Brigade, Lt Umar Muhammad, disclosed in a statement on Monday that the arrest was made on Sunday, 23rd November 2025, during the ongoing Operation Zafin Wuta, a clearance operation targeted at flushing out criminal elements terrorizing communities in Southern Taraba.
The suspect, who was identified as Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, is believed to be a close associate of Mr. Umar Musa, another notorious kidnapping mastermind arrested by 6 Brigade troops on 22nd November 2025.
However, preliminary investigations have established strong links between the two suspects and a wider criminal syndicate responsible for multiple kidnappings, violent attacks, and coordinated criminal activities across the region.
Reacting to the development, the Commander 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their professionalism, resilience, and operational precision.
According to him, the arrest of Bawa “is a clear indication that Operation Zafin Wuta is achieving its intended objective of dismantling criminal syndicates and restoring security to affected communities.”
He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to sustaining aggressive clearance operations, stressing that “no criminal element will be allowed to escape justice as long as these operations continue at the current momentum.”
This latest success reinforces the Nigerian Army’s resolve to rid Southern Taraba of all criminal threats and restore lasting peace to the area.
Lt Umar added that troops under 6 Brigade remain fully vigilant as investigations into the suspect’s network intensify.
The Nigerian Army, therefore, urged residents to stay alert and provide credible information that will further assist security agencies in their ongoing efforts.
Meanwhile, the suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further interrogation.
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