A man was arrested in Taraba after incriminating items were found hidden in his car. This was revealed in a statement released on Monday by Captain Olubodunde Oni, the acting assistant director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations.
He stated that the suspect was captured on September 8 and that the car’s driver had escaped into the bush.
“Troops had intercepted a suspicious Blue Toyota Yaris vehicle with Registration Number, Taraba KLD 652 XA, and discovered an AK-47 rifle and other incriminating items hidden in the vehicle compartment where the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into nearby bushes,” Oni said.
“Following a thorough investigation and intelligence gathering, troops tracked down and arrested Mallam Abubakar Adamu, the owner of the abandoned vehicle and a suspect in the criminal activities in the area.
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“During interrogation, Adamu confessed to have sent the driver who is still at large to convey the weapon from Doruwa village to Wukari in Wukari LGA of Taraba State. Mallam Abubakar was arrested in Mutum Biyu with 2 mobile phones alongside with the union driver Mallam Isah Ibrahim who is also an accomplice.”
Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the commander of 6 Brigade, praised the soldiers for their commitment and tenacity.
“This arrest is a testament to our commitment to maintaining peace and security in Taraba State and its environs,” he said.
Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the state’s good citizens for providing the Brigade with reliable intelligence that made the operation successful.
Uwa also urged the public to keep giving security services timely information, noting that
“our success depends on the cooperation and support of the good people of Taraba State.”
