By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested Boko Haram terrorist Nura Yakubu in Garbachede area of Bali local government area of Taraba State.

The Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations Captain Olubodunde Oni disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Jalingo.

Oni noted that Yakubu, a local food vendor is found out to be in charge of harbouring Boko Haram terrorists deployed to Taraba.

He further stated that troops also arrested a local vigilante member who exploits his position to provide information to kidnappers about high profile targets.

The statement reads in part that ? in continuation of its unwavering commitment to enhancing security and combating terrorism, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recorded another significant operational successes in Taraba State.

"Following the unfortunate kidnapping of a district head within Jalingo Local Government Area on 27 November, 2024, and his subsequent release after a payment of ransom, troops intensified intelligence driven operations to track and apprehend the perpetrators. This effort led to the arrest of Musa Suito on 18 December, 2024, in Jalingo metropolis. The suspect, a member of a Vigilante Group providing security services to prominent and wealthy individuals, exploited his position to gather information on potential targets for kidnappers. Items recovered from him included one Dane gun and two cartridges.

?In another operation conducted on 20 December, 2024, troops acting on credible intelligence arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Nura Yakubu, at Garba Chede in Bali Local Government Area. Investigations revealed that the suspect, a food vendor, was involved in harboring Boko Haram terrorists deployed to Taraba State for terrorist activities. Further findings linked him and his gang to the kidnapping of a businessman, Mr. Arinze, and the son of Alhaji Ibrahim sometimes ago in Garbatau community of Bali Local Government Area.

?6 Brigade Nigerian Army remains steadfast in its mission to ensure the safety and security of lives and property across Taraba State and beyond. We urge members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance the fight against criminal elements?.

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