In Taraba State, security forces from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, apprehended ten individuals. Among them were eight suspected Boko Haram militants and two notorious kidnappers.

Captain Olubodunde Oni, the acting assistant director of Army Public Relations, disclosed this development in a press statement on Tuesday in Jalingo.

According to the report, the operation specifically targeted Tukura Abdul-Kareem, alleged to be the Boko Haram leader in Sunkani Ward, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. On September 29, 2024, a raid on his residence led to the arrest of Abdul-Kareem and eight other individuals.

Captain Oni stated that the detainees confessed to being Boko Haram members, having traveled from various regions to join the group.

The investigation revealed that the group intended to establish a covert cell in Taraba, with plans to use Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to attack civilians and key infrastructure.

Oni further explained that Abdul-Kareem admitted to participating in Boko Haram activities alongside his brother, Adamu Abdul-Kareem, who remains at large.

During the operation, security personnel recovered nine cell phones, identification cards, and illegal substances, including marijuana and other narcotics.

In a separate operation on September 30, 2024, in Chachanji village, Takum Local Government Area, soldiers apprehended two women, Patience Avadoo Tersoo and Joy Nguemo Emmanuel. They were suspected of providing crucial information to a notorious kidnapper known as Anyogo and were believed to be his wife and sister.

The troops also confiscated a motorcycle, a calabash, and a smartphone during the operation.

Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commander of the 6 Brigade, commended the troops for their dedication and timely action, which helped prevent a terrorist plot and safeguarded the lives of the state's residents.

He also thanked the local community for their support and intelligence, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation to ensure lasting security and peace in the region.

"Together, we will continue to ensure a safer and more secure Taraba and Nigeria at large," Uwa concluded.