Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Military, Jalingo in Taraba state on Monday burst a kidnap syndicate and arrested three suspects in a focused operation to curb felony actions within the state.
In an announcement launched by the Performing Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Military Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, the troops from the 6 Brigade and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, in the course of the operation efficiently dismantled the infamous kidnapping syndicate that had been terrorising Jalingo and Lau Native Authorities Areas.
In response to the assertion made obtainable to journalists in Jalingo on Tuesday, the troops performing on credible intelligence first apprehended two suspects, Ali Idi and Haruna Umar on October 22, 2024, throughout a raid on a lodge within the Mayo Dassa space of Jalingo.
In response to the assertion, “A search of their cellphones uncovered incriminating proof, together with {a photograph} of Haruna holding an AK-47 rifle alongside an unidentified confederate.
“The investigation pointed to the gang’s major hideout at Kona Mountain in Jalingo Native Authorities Space, the place different members had been reportedly stationed.
“Performing on this intelligence, troops launched a follow-up operation at Kona Mountain on October 23, ensuing within the seize of the gang chief, Dahiru Idi, also called “Yellow.”
“Throughout interrogation, Dahiru confessed to a latest kidnapping operation involving three victims, from whom the gang had extorted a ransom of 6 million Naira. He additionally revealed that their AK-47 rifles had been relocated by an affiliate, Yakubu Dogo, in preparation for one more operation.
“Seized objects from the suspects included three rings, one Airtel SIM card, an Itel cellphone, Indian hemp, and numerous charms,” the assertion learn partly.
The assertion quoted the Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier Common Kingsley Uwa as lauding the individuals of Taraba State for his or her ongoing assist and emphasised the army’s dedication to combating terrorism.
“The security of lives and property stays our high precedence. We’ll proceed to work relentlessly to guard the individuals of Taraba and all Nigerians,” he said, urging the general public to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions to authorities.
