As OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA continued its clearance across Taraba State, 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.
They acted on credible intelligence according to Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army, in a statement on Saturday, 20th September, 2025 in Taraba state.
He explained that the notorious activities of criminal elements in Garau axis of Rafin Taba community, necessitated the troops conducting a raid on the hideout of suspected kidnappers on Friday, 19 September 2025.
Asa result, 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.
A preliminary interrogation, indicated that the suspects participated 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, 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, called on the ïmembers 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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