Two suspected kidnappers, Ibrahim Umaru and Adamu Mallam Musa, known for terrorising residents of Taraba State and beyond, have been arrested by troops of 6 Brigade of the Nigeria Army, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, in Rafin Taba community of Karim Lamido local government area of the state.
The acting assistant director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Umar Muhammad, disclosed this in a press statement in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.
According to the press statement, the arrest was made possible as a result of the ongoing clearance operations across the state, codenamed ‘Operation Lafiya Nakowa.’
“Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of criminal elements in the Garau axis of Rafin Taba community, troops conducted a raid on the hideout of suspected kidnappers on September 19, 2025.
“The swift and precise operation led to the arrest of Ibrahim Umaru and Adamu Malam Musa, both notorious for their involvement in a series of kidnapping incidents within and beyond the state.
“During preliminary interrogation, the suspects confessed to participating in several abductions, where large sums of money were collected as ransom from victims’ families.
“They further revealed that some abductees were often moved across Taraba State boundaries into Plateau State, particularly around the notorious Madam Forest, to evade security surveillance,” he said.
The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere, commended the troops for their vigilance, professionalism and dedication.
