By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Nigerian Army, on Friday, reaffirmed its unwavering commitment towards providing adequate security for lives and properties in Taraba State.
The 6 Brigade and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, gave the assurance while announcing the arrest of one of the most wanted bandits in the Northeast region, Yusuf Hammadu, a.k.a Dogo.
Dogo who had been on the wanted list of security operatives, according to a statement from Captain Oni Olubodunde, the spokesperson for the Brigade, was apprehended in an intelligence-driven operation on April 19, 2025, in Lainde Jessy, Lau Local Council of Taraba State.
According to Olubodunde, the operation was part of an ongoing clearance exercise, codenamed “Operation Lafiyan Jamaa” aimed at decisively tackling insurgency in the North East.
Similarly, apart from the arrest of Dogo, troops also recovered a significant cache of dangerous weapons and ammunition.
“On April 16, 2025, soldiers launched a raid on suspected hideout for banditsin Dutsen Kachalla, located in the Lainde area of Lau Local Government Area following a distress call from a local hunter.
“Though the criminals managed to flee into the surrounding mountains, troops recovered an AK-47 magazine, a rifle butt, military headgear, and an identification card belonging to one Adamu Umaru Jauro.
“Three days later, on April 19, troops acting on fresh intelligence apprehended Yusuf Hammadu, also known as “Dogo” in Lainde Jessy, Lau LGA.
“Hammadu had long been on the radar of security agencies and was listed among the most wanted criminals in the region”, the Army spokesman noted.
Captain Olubodunde further stated that Dogo, apart from being a notorious and vicious banditry lord, has been impersonating the Military in most of his dastardly operations.
He described his apprehension as a milestone in the concerted efforts at ridding Taraba State, and North East region of the activities of terrorists.
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