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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
15 hours ago
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Army arrests suspected kidnap kingpin in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, as part of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a suspected notorious kidnap kingpin in Southern Taraba.
The operation, conducted on November 23, 2025, saw soldiers apprehend Alhaji Abubakar Bawa in Wukari Local Government Area as he attempted to flee.
Bawa is believed to be closely linked to Umar Musa, another notorious kidnapper arrested by 6 Brigade troops a day earlier on November 22, 2025.
Preliminary investigations indicate that both suspects are part of a broader criminal syndicate responsible for multiple kidnappings, violent attacks, and other coordinated criminal activities across the region.
The arrests are part of Operation Zafin Wuta, a targeted clearance initiative launched by the Nigerian Army to combat criminal elements terrorising communities in Southern Taraba.
The operation involves intelligence-led patrols, coordination with local security networks, and rapid deployment of troops to hotspots.
Since its launch, the operation has successfully disrupted several kidnapping cells and recovered victims held for ransom.
