Troops Capture Suspected Bandit Logistics Suppliers in Taraba

Troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully captured three suspected bandits and a logistics supplier connected to terrorist activities in Taraba State. This operation, launched on October 7, 2024, in the Andemin area of Karim Lamido Local Government, followed a credible intelligence report.

The joint operation led to the apprehension of suspected bandits in Jeb-Jeb, a border community between Taraba and Plateau States. The suspects, identified as Adamu Abubakar, Mohammed Bello, and Musa Adamu, are believed to be involved in various criminal activities, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and violent assaults in the region. This was disclosed in a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations.

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The arrests mark a significant step in the ongoing efforts by the 6 Brigade to curb increasing interstate criminal activities. Early investigations indicate that the suspects have been active in the region for several years, and efforts are underway to track down other members of the syndicate.

In a separate operation in Bunka village of Lau Local Government Area, troops also arrested a key logistics supplier, Musa Inusa, suspected of providing essential materials to a notorious terrorist group operating in Taraba State. His capture is expected to significantly disrupt the group’s supply network and weaken their operational strength.