Soldiers Arrest Six Kidnappers, Refuse N2m bribe In Taraba

Six alleged kidnappers were apprehended by the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade troops in two distinct operations conducted in Taraba State, marking a rapid and effective operation.

Based on reliable intelligence, soldiers from the 93 Battalion Sub-Sector 3B OPWS executed a meticulously organized raid within Wukari Local Government Area’s Chinkai Village.

This was revealed by the Nigerian Army in a statement that was posted late on Monday on its Facebook page.

Following the operation, two suspects—Usman Gide Ali, 25, and Abdulrahman Amadu, 28—were taken into custody.

The statement claims that the suspects had been on the security authorities’ wanted list for their roles in several kidnappings that have taken place in Wukari and the adjacent areas.

The suspects who offered bribes to the soldiers said that if money failed to secure their freedom, their associates would resort to armed means to rescue them from custody.

The statement read, “In a significant operation on 19 May 2024, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sub Sector 3 OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have successfully captured 6 suspected kidnappers in separate operations carried out within Taraba State.

“Upon their arrest, the suspects attempted to bribe the troops with N2,000,000 Naira for their release.

However, the soldiers staunchly refused the bribe, underscoring their dedication to justice and integrity.

“In a parallel operation in Ibi Local Government Area, troops stationed at Sarikin Kudu acting on credible intelligence apprehended four more suspected kidnappers: Jafaru Banyi, aged 28, Mohammad Ardo, aged 25, Amadu Lawal Shatta, aged 20 and Biyu Ardu, aged 25.

“These captured suspects have been linked to numerous high-profile abductions in the region, targeting both locals and foreigners for ransom, and have long been under the surveillance of security agencies.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]