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 Taraba State.
A press statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni said acting on reliable intelligence, troops of the Brigade on 29 September 2024 conducted a raid on the residence of one of the terrorist leaders Tukura Abdul-Kareem in Sunkani Ward of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area.
“This operation resulted in the arrest of Abdul-Kareem and 7 additional suspects who had traveled from various states to join the terror cell.
“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 having joined the BHT with his brother Adamu Abdul-Kareem for a long period who is still hibernating in the bush with the terrorists in an unknown area.
“Items recovered from the suspects include 9 mobile phones, Identity Cards, wraps of controlled items suspected to be Marijuana and other hard drugs.
“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 notorious criminal known as Anyogo and his gang with information on the activities of troops within the area and are also responsible for identifying businessmen with money to be robbed or kidnapped for ransom.
“The 2 suspects, 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.
“Together, we will continue to ensure a safer and more secure Taraba and Nigeria at large.” the statement said.
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