{"id":3145,"date":"2025-11-24T13:42:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=3145"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:42:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:42:43","slug":"troops-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-in-taraba-intensify-search-for-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2025\/11\/24\/troops-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-in-taraba-intensify-search-for-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper In Taraba, Intensify Search For Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted kidnapping suspect in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.<br \/><br \/>The arrest is part of successful operations recorded under the newly launched OPERATION ZAFIN WUTA.<br \/><br \/>Acting on credible intelligence, troops apprehended one Umar Musa Geyi at Jandei-Kulamu in Wukari LGA.<br \/><br \/>The suspect, who has been on the wanted list of security agencies, is believed to be a key member of a kidnapping syndicate that has terrorised several communities within the area.<br \/><br \/>A statement by the Brigade\u2019s Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, said preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect is linked to the kidnapping of Alhaji Jano, a Fulani resident of the Jandei-Kulala general area, who was abducted on November 13, 2025, and remains in captivity.<br \/><br \/>The suspect was arrested after troops intercepted him during a phone conversation in which he confirmed the victim was still being held and demanded a ransom of \u20a620 million for his release.<br \/><br \/>The suspect is currently in custody undergoing further interrogation to determine the exact location of the victim and facilitate his safe rescue.<br \/><br \/>While commending the troops for their proactive action, the Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, reaffirmed that the Brigade remains fully committed to dismantling criminal networks, rescuing victims, and restoring peace and security across Taraba State.<br \/>Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper In Taraba, Intensify Search For Victims<br \/>He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted kidnapping suspect in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The arrest is part of successful operations recorded under the newly launched OPERATION ZAFIN WUTA. 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