In an intensified operation conducted to clear terrorists’ den on July 8, 2024, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), in collaboration with other security agencies, raided suspected kidnapper hideouts at Adamu Katibu Mountain in Lau Local Government Area, Taraba State,” the statement read.
The operation, which according to them, led to the arrest of three suspected kidnappers and the rescue of two victims, was based on thorough intelligence gathering and surveillance.
They were confirmed to have been captured after a gunfight that forced the gang to flee, abandoning their hostages.
Identifying the suspects as Haruna Buba (20), Hassan Kakale and Hussaini Kakale (both 28), the three suspects, the army claimed, were apprehended on the spot.
“The rescued victims, Hauwa’u Alh Umaru and Asma’u Alh Umaru, who were abducted on July 7, 2024, were immediately taken to Headquarters 6 Brigade for psychological and medical support and thereafter handed over to their families.”
During the handover of the victims to their families, the brigade commander, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, was said to have commended the troops for their bravery and precision.
Reaffirming the Brigade’s commitment to the safety and security of Taraba State residents, Uwa encouraged the public to stay vigilant and cooperate with security forces by providing timely information to help curb criminal activities in the region.
