6 Brigade Nigerian Army Foils Kidnapping Operation, Arrest Suspects

By Abdul Mohammed Isa, Abuja

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The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), has apprehended 12 suspected kidnappers in Taraba State, North East Nigeria.

The successful operation in a statement by the spokesperson of the Brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni, began on November 7, 2024, after residents of Chachanji village reported the abduction of two individuals by a group of about 10 armed men on motorcycles.
Items recovered during the operations include 14 motorcycles, A locally fabricated pistol, and Two bags of Indian hemp
12 suspects were arrested at a local drinking joint in Mbhakyir village on November 9, 2024

During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being part of the kidnapping operation and identified their leader as Veior John Gata, a notorious terrorist.

The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army praises residents for their cooperation and encourages continued support in reporting suspicious activities to ensure public safety.

“This operation demonstrates the Nigerian Army’s commitment to combating criminal activities in Taraba State, as part of Operation Whirl Stroke.”

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