A wanted kidnapping suspect has been detained by members of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army’s Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in Taraba State’s Wukari Local Government Area.
The arrest is a result of successful operations under the recently launched Operation Zafin Wata.
One Umar Musa Geyi was apprehended by the troops at Jandei-Kulamu in Wukari LGA based on reliable information.
The suspect, who has been wanted by security agencies, is alleged to be a key member of a kidnapping syndicate that has terrorized a number of local communities.
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According to a statement from the Brigade’s Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, preliminary investigations have linked the suspect to the kidnapping of Fulani resident Alhaji Jano, who was abducted on November 13, 2025, and is still being held in captivity.
After being intercepted by troops during a phone call where he stated that the victim was still being detained and demanded a ransom of at least $20 million for his release, the suspect was arrested.
The suspect is currently being held in custody, undergoing further questioning to help him get to where he’s been safely saved.
Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the commander of the 6th Brigade, expressed his gratitude to the troops for their prompt action and stated that the Brigade is still fully committed to destroying criminal networks, bringing victims to justice, and restoring peace and security throughout Taraba State.
Source: Channels TV
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