Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The operation came a day after the Brigade apprehended a suspected notorious terrorist in Takum Local Government Area.
In a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt Umar Muhammad, the arrests were carried out on September 19, 2025, as part of intensified operations under the ongoing military campaign codenamed Operation Lafiya Nakowa.
The operation followed credible intelligence about criminal activities in the Garau axis of Rafin Taba community. According to the statement, “In a swift and coordinated raid, troops apprehended two individuals identified as Ibrahim Umaru and Adamu Malam Musa, both of whom are alleged to be involved in a series of high-profile kidnappings across the state and neighbouring regions.”
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were linked to multiple abductions, often demanding large ransom payments, and had admitted to transporting some victims across state lines into Plateau State, particularly to the notorious Madam Forest, to evade security forces.
Lt Umar said the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their professionalism and commitment, stressing that the successful operation underscores the military’s resolve to eliminate criminal elements threatening peace and stability in Taraba and its environs.
“The Brigade remains committed to working in synergy with other security agencies to dismantle all criminal networks. We will not relent until full peace and security are restored,” Brigadier General Uwa stated.
The Army urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and actionable intelligence and warned criminal elements to desist or face decisive military action.
