Troops uncover plots to cause mayhem in Taraba, arrest suspects, recover arms
By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo
Three people suspected to be planning to cause crisis in Taraba state have been arrested by troops of 6 Brigade, Jalingo.
The suspects identified as Umar Zubair and Isah Abdulahi, were said to have been arrested in the Magami area of Jalingo Local Government Area in possession of 436 Machetes for distribution to hoodlums for the evil plot.
Olubudunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Jalingo.
Oni also said five other suspected terrorists were arrested during operations by troops and one Ak47 was recovered.
He said the arrests were made following credible intelligence and urged the public to always confidently approach security operatives with relevant information to combat crime.
The statement said, “In a significant boost to the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade have apprehended 7 suspected terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons in separate operations conducted across the state.
“On 7 of August 2024, troops of 6 Brigade deployed at Kambari, acting on credible intelligence on suspected Bandits attacking a Fulani settlement in Katlong Village of Karim Lamido Local Government Area, swiftly engaged the bandits who fled in disarray due to the heavy fire encounter with the troops.
“One suspected bandit, named Yusuf Musa was arrested with AK 47 rifle and 20 rounds of 7.62MM special ammunition. “Also, 118 cows were recovered and handed over to the rightful owners.
“Similarly, on 6 August 2024,troops received credible information on suspected bandits en route to Mashingi Village market in Karim Lamido Local Government Area to purchase food items.
“Troops strategically laid in wait and successfully arrested 4 suspected bandits named Yusuf Hassan, Mohammed Mamman, Haruna Illa, and Hammadu Shaibu. Items recovered from them include 1 motorcycle, 4 Mobile phones, and the sum of ₦57,000 only.
“In another development, on 9 August 2024,following a tip-off from a credible source on suspects gathering and preparing large numbers of Machetes suspected to be distributed to hoodlums for criminal activities with the plan to cause unrest within the State, troops swiftly mobilized to the general area of Magami in Jalingo Local Government Area where two suspects named Umar Zubair and Isah Abdulahi were arrested with 436 Machetes.
“Other items recovered include four filling machines, one mobile phone, and several other fabrication tools”.
