Army Arrests Suspected Bandit’s Logistics Supplier in Taraba, Others
By Chuwang Dungs
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Taraba State says it has arrested one Sani Inusa for allegedly supplying arms and logistics to bandits operating within and outside the state.
The acting Assistant Director 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Olubodunde Oni, disclosed this in a statement in Jalingo Thursday.
According to him, the suspect was arrested in Bunka village of Lau Local Government Area.
Oni, a captain of the army, said the arrest is expected to disrupt the supply chain and further weaken the operational capabilities of the group.
“A key terrorist logistics supplier working with a notorious terrorist group in Taraba state was arrested in a separate operation in Bunka village of Lau LGA.
“The suspect named Musa Inusa, is believed to be providing essential supplies, and other materials, to terrorists operating in the area,” he said.
According to him, items recovered from the suspect include jack knife, N2460, wraps of substance suspected to be cannabis and other illicit drugs.
“Investigation is still ongoing to determine the extent of his involvement with criminals and terrorists in the state,” Oni stated.
Oni also disclosed that troops of the Brigade on Monday 7 October 2024 arrested three suspected bandits in Jeb-Jeb, a border community between Taraba and Plateau State.
He said the arrest of the suspects followed credible intelligence reports in Andamin general area of Karim Lamido Local Government Area.
“The bandits, identified as Adamu Abubakar, Mohammed Bello, and Musa Adamu are believed to be responsible for series of criminal activities, including armed robberies, kidnappings, and violent assaults on communities in the area.
“These arrests come as part of a broader effort of 6 Brigade to curb the rising wave of inter-state criminality within its Area of Operations.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects have been active in the state for several years and Investigation is in progress to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate.
“6 Brigade Nigerian Army assures the public that the fight against banditry and terrorism will continue with full vigor. Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement agencies,” he said.
