The 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have once more disrupted a well-known criminal network allegedly to be behind multiple violent activities and insecurity in the Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State.
The acting Assistant Director, of Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Captain Oni Olubodunde, provided a statement to reporters on Wednesday, indicating that the operation resulted in the apprehension of two suspects.
According to the statement: “Acting on credible intelligence, troops conducted a well-coordinated operation targeting the criminal syndicate, which has been linked to a series of violent crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and illegal arms dealing.
“The swift and precise actions of the gallant troops of the brigade resulted in the apprehension of a key member of the gang known as ‘Malam Ali Tambaya’ in Wanzani village of Karim Lamido council .”
The suspects were found with an AK-47 rifle and 42 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition during the operation.
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Ali Tambaya reportedly admitted during the initial investigation that he purchased the rifle from Alhaji Dandi for N500,000 five years ago, along with ammunition for N1,000 each.
Additionally, he stated that Alhaji Kiwo entrusted him with 38 out of the 42 rounds for safekeeping.
“Troops immediately went after the other suspects and apprehended Alhaji Dandi while effort is ongoing to track and arrest Alhaji Kiwo,” the statement read.
The brigade commander, Brigadier Kingsley Uwa, praised the troops’ courageous efforts and restated the dedication to eliminating criminal elements in Taraba State.
He encouraged the public to keep offering prompt and precise information to security forces, emphasizing the essential cooperation between the military and civilians for long-term peace.
