Troops from the Nigerian Army's 6 Brigade, in collaboration with Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended three suspected bandits and a logistics supplier linked to terrorist activities in and around Taraba State.

According to Naija News, the arrests took place during a targeted operation on October 7, 2024, in Andami, within the Karim Lamido Local Government Area.

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In a statement released on Thursday, Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, said the arrests were made following credible intelligence.

The suspected bandits were detained in Jeb-Jeb, a border community between Taraba and Plateau states. Captain Oni identified the suspects as Adamu Abubakar, Mohammed Bello, and Musa Adamu. They are believed to be involved in various criminal activities, including armed robbery, kidnappings, and violent assaults on local communities.


“These arrests are part of the 6 Brigade's ongoing efforts to curb the increasing wave of inter-state criminality within its Area of Operations,” Captain Oni stated.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had been active in the region for several years. Investigations are continuing to apprehend other members of the criminal group.

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Additionally, a major logistics supplier for a prominent terrorist group in Taraba was captured in Bunka village, located in Lau Local Government Area. The individual, identified as Musa Inusa, provided essential supplies and materials to the terrorists in the region.

Captain Oni noted that Inusa’s arrest is expected to disrupt the terrorist group’s supply chain and significantly weaken their operational capabilities.