Kidnapping: Female informant arrested in Taraba
By Uzair Adam
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested a suspected female informant involved in kidnapping activities in Taraba State.
The suspect, identified as Miss Markus Grace, was apprehended in Sondi Village, Wukari Local Government Area (LGA).
According to a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Grace is believed to be the girlfriend of a notorious kidnapper known as Chen, who has been terrorizing the region.
The arrest occurred following the abduction of one Malam Saidu in the Vesee community of Ukum LGA, Benue State.
Troops acted on intelligence to carry out the operation on September 6, 2024.
Captain Oni disclosed that the suspect is currently in custody, and further investigations are ongoing to determine her involvement in criminal activities in the area.
In a separate operation on September 5, 2024, troops stopped a suspicious Blue Toyota Yaris vehicle during routine patrols in Bantaje town, Wukari LGA.
The driver abandoned the car and fled into nearby bushes.
A search of the vehicle revealed an AK-47 rifle, an AK-47 magazine, and two identity cards belonging to individuals associated with the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mutum Biyu Branch, Gassol LGA, Taraba State.
Investigations are ongoing to track down the driver and other involved parties.