Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army under Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) has arrested three suspected bandits and a terrorist logistics supplier in Taraba State.
It said the arrests were made following credible intelligence reports and a special operation on October 7, 2024 in Andamin general area of Karim Lamido LGA which resulted in their arrests.
Specifically, the bandits were apprehended at Jeb – Jeb, a border community between Taraba and Plateau States.
They are Adamu Abubakar, Mohammed Bello, and Musa Adamu who are believed to be responsible for a series of criminal activities, including armed robberies, kidnappings, and violent assaults on communities in the Area.
The Brigade said the arrests was part of a broader effort to curb the rising wave of inter-state criminality within its Area of Operations.
According to the Brigade preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects have been active in the state for several years and Investigation is in progress to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate.
Additionally, a key terrorists logistics supplier working with a notorious terrorist group in Taraba state was arrested in a separate operation in Bunka village of Lau LGA.
The suspect Musa Inusa is believed to be providing essential supplies, and other materials, to terrorists operating in the Area. His arrest is expected to disrupt the supply chain and further weaken the operational capabilities of the group, the brigade said.
Items recovered from him include Jack Knife, sum of Two Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty Naira, Wraps of substance suspected to be Indian hemp, and other illicit drugs. Investigation is still ongoing to determine the extent of his involvement with criminals and terrorists in the state.
The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army assures the public that the fight against banditry and terrorism will continue with full vigour . It urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement agencies.