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INSECURITY: 8 Boko Haram terrorists and 2 High profile kidnapper informants have been apprehended by 6 brigade troops in Taraba State.

In a series of intelligence driven operations, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested 10 suspects, comprising 8 Boko Haram terrorists (BHT) and 2 high-profile kidnapper informants, in a significant effort to enhance the security of Taraba State. Acting swiftly on reliable intelligence, troops of the Brigade on 29 September 2024 conducted a raid on the residence of one of the terrorists leader Tukura Abdul-Kareem in Sunkani Ward of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area. This is contained in a press statement signed by Captain Olubodunde Oni acting Assistant Director 6 Brigade Army Public Relations and issued to Jalingo Times today
. The statement explains that this operation resulted in the arrest of Abdul-Kareem and 7 additional suspects who had traveled from various states to join the terror cell. It further says investigation revealed that the 8 Boko Haram Terrorists were planning to establish a sleeper cell within Taraba State, to launch Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks on innocent individuals and critical facilities within the state. Abdul -Kareem also confessed to have joined the BHT with his brother Adamu Abdul -Kareem for a long period of time who is still hibernating in the bush with the terrorists at an unknown area. It says items recovered from the suspects include 9 mobile phones, Identity Cards, wraps of controlled items suspected to be Marijuana and other hard drugs. The statement added that in a separate operation, on 30 September 2024, troops of 6 Brigade deployed at Chachanji village in Takum LGA arrested 2 informants linked to high-profile kidnapping syndicates. These individuals are known to have provided vital information to kidnappers who have been aiding a wanted notorious criminal known as Anyogo and his gang with information on the activities of troops within the area and also responsible for identifying businessmen with money to be robbed or kidnapped for ransom. The 2 suspects namely Patience Avadoo Tersoo and Joy Nguemu Emmanuel are believed to be Anyogo's Wife and sister. Items recovered from the suspects include 1 Mobile phone, 1 Super Core Motorcycle and a calabash. According to the statement,the Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa while commenting on the successful operations, commended the troops of 6 Brigade for their exceptional dedication and professionalism in carrying out these successful operations. He noted that the swift action of troops had disrupted a dangerous terror plot and safeguarded innocent lives. General Uwa also extends his gratitude to the good citizens of Taraba State for their continued vigilance and cooperation. He added that trust and support are crucial in the Brigade's ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security within the state. "Together, we will continue to ensure a safer and more secure Taraba and Nigeria at large."

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