Army Arrests Boko Haram Suspect, Abductors Of Taraba District Head

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Nigerian Army on Friday December 27, 2024, announced the arrest of a Boko Haram suspect renowned  for sheltering and providing vital logistical support to members of the insurgent group in Taraba State

This is just as it  intercepted those behind the abduction of the District Head of Jalingo local council on November, 27, 2024.

A statement from the spokesperson for the 6 Brigade of the Nigeria Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke ,OPWS Olubodunde Oni, Captain, informed that Nura Yakubu’s apprehension in Garba Chede Community in Bali Local Council of Taraba State was sequel to an intelligence-driven operation.

According to the Brigade, Yakubu, a food vendor has been involved in the business of harbouring Boko Haram insurgents on terrorist related missions  to  Taraba State.

The suspect, the Army further revealed, is linked to several cases of  kidnappings, including those involving a business man Arinze, and the son of one Alhaji  Ibrahim in  Garbatau area of Bali Local Government of the State.

According to Captain Oni, the arrest of Musa Suito, a prime suspect in the kidnap of the District Head of Jalingo was effected on December 18, this year.

The Brigade’s spokesman noted that following the abduction of the District Head and subsequent payment of ransom, troops scaled up operations based on actionable intelligence.

The development, according to the Army statement led to the apprehension of Suito, within the Jalingo metropolis.

Captain Oni, informed that the  suspect, a prominent member of a Vigilante group assisting in providing security services, unfortunately capitalized on his position to be availing kidnappers of information on wealthy individuals for possible abduction.

While calling on the public to be vigilant, the Brigade also reassured of its readiness to ensure the safety and security of lives and properties in Taraba state .

It, however, solicited timely and useful information from the members of the public to enable it carry out its tasks efficiently.