Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms, and Ammunitions in Taraba state.
By Akanta Hannah
Troops of Six Brigade, Jalingo have apprehended seven suspected terrorists and recovered collection of weapons in three separate operations across Taraba state.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen by the Brigade’s Acting Assistant Director, Public Relations, Captain Oni Olubodunde.
According to the statement, the operations which happened at different instances in Karim Lamido Local Government and Magami area in Jalingo were carried out based on incredible intelligence reports received by the Army.
“On 7 of August 2024, troops of 6 Brigade deployed at Kambari, acting on credible intelligence on suspected Bandits attacking a Fulani settlement in Katlong Village of Karim Lamido Local Government Area swiftly engaged the bandits who fled in disarray due to the heavy fire encounter with the troops. 1 suspected bandit named Yusuf Musa was arrested with 1 AK 47 rifle and 20 rounds of 7.62MM special ammunition. Also, 118 cows were recovered and handed over to the rightful owners.”
“Similarly, on 6 August 2024, troops received credible information on suspected bandits en route to Mashingi Village market in Karim Lamido Local Government Area to purchase food items. Troops strategically laid in wait and successfully arrested 4 suspected bandits named Yusuf Hassan, Mohammed Mamman, Haruna Illa, and Hammadu Shaibu. Items recovered from them include 1 motorcycle, 4 Mobile phones, and the sum of Fifty Seven Thousand Naira (#57,000) only.”
“In another development, on 9 August 2024, following a tip-off from a credible source on suspects gathering and preparing large numbers of Machetes suspected to be distributed to hoodlums for criminal activities with the plan to cause unrest within the State, troops swiftly mobilized to the general area of Magami in Jalingo Local Government Area where 2 suspects named Umar Zubair and Isah Abdulahi were arrested with 436 Machetes. Other items recovered include 4 filling machines, 1 mobile phone, and several other fabrication tools.”
Commending the troops for their dedication and swift response, Brigade Commander, Six Brigade, Jalingo, Brigadier General Kingsley Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa reiterated the Army’s commitment towards maintaining peace and security across the country, calling on citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement to appropriate authorities.
He pointed out that the Army, in conjunction with other security agencies and community leaders, would work to eradicate every form of criminality within Taraba state and its environs.
