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Troops Arrest Boko Haram Terrorist, Kidnapper In Taraba

Demilade Bakare
Demilade Bakare
Published: May 21, 2025
Last updated: May 21, 2025
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  • Men of the Nigerian army have made a huge comeback on criminal activities in Taraba state.

  • The troop arrested a suspected Boko Haram member, as well as a kidnapper in the state.

Men of the Nigerian army have arrested a Boko Haram member, as well as a kidnapper in Taraba state.

The duo, identified as Musa Suito, and Nura Yakubu were arrested by the troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS)

 

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Confirming the arrest, the Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni said Suito, who is a member of a vigilante group has been linked to the kidnap of a district head in the State.

Yakubu on the other hand has was arrested for harbouring terrorists and kidnapping a businessman, Mr. Arinze.

The statement reads;

In continuation of its unwavering commitment to enhancing security and combating terrorism, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recorded another significant operational success in Taraba State,”

“Following the unfortunate kidnapping of a district head within Jalingo Local Government Area on 27 November 2024 and his subsequent release after payment of ransom, troops intensified intelligence-driven operations to track and apprehend the perpetrators. This effort led to the arrest of Musa Suito on 18 December 2024, in the Jalingo metropolis. 

“The suspect, a member of a Vigilante Group providing security services to prominent and wealthy individuals, exploited his position to gather information on potential targets for kidnappers. Items recovered from him included one Dane gun and two cartridges.

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“In another operation conducted on 20 December 2024, troops acting on credible intelligence arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Nura Yakubu, at Garba Chede in Bali Local Government Area. 

“Investigations revealed that the suspect, a food vendor, was involved in harbouring Boko Haram terrorists deployed to Taraba State for terrorist activities.

 

“Further findings linked him and his gang to the kidnapping of a businessman, Mr Arinze, and the son of Alhaji Ibrahim sometime ago in the Garbatau community of Bali Local Government Area.

“6 Brigade Nigerian Army remains steadfast in its mission to ensure the safety and security of lives and property across Taraba State and beyond. We urge members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance the fight against criminal elements.”

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