By Akanta Hannah
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have apprehended two suspected terrorists in separate operations within Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
A statement by six Brigade’s public relations officer, Captain Olubodunde Oni said the first suspect, Felix Myina, a 45-year-old native of Benue State, was arrested on July 16, 2025, at Forward Operating Base Wukari.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Myina is a high-ranking member of a notorious bandit and kidnapping syndicate operating under a wanted kingpin, Mcianan, also known as Yellow.
According to the statement, the group has been a major threat to motorists and residents along the Jootar Wukari axis.
In a similar development, troops responding to looming threats of terrorist attacks in Wukari town arrested Abubakar Yusuf, a 26-year-old suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Yusuf, a native of Borno State, was intercepted while performing strange rituals at Aku-Uka Palace Junction, a location identified as a likely target for ISWAP attacks.
“He was reportedly attempting to spiritually tie the town to facilitate access. Items recovered include: one dead chicken, nine unmatched rotten eggs, one animal horn, one bottle containing powdered substance, and pieces of fresh meat. ” the statement added.
Both suspects are currently in custody, providing useful information.
The Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the vigilance of troops and the cooperation of local residents, urging the public to remain security-conscious and provide timely information to assist security agencies.
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