Nigerian Army Arrests Notorious Kidnap Mastermind in Taraba State
The Nigerian Army's troops from the 6th Brigade Sector 3, operating under Whirl Stroke, apprehended a suspected kidnapper in Taraba State. The arrest was confirmed by Lt. Umar Muhammad, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the brigade.
The suspect, identified as Umar Musa Geyi, is described as a notorious kidnap mastermind with strong links to a wider criminal syndicate responsible for multiple kidnappings and violent attacks in the southern region. The operation was commended by Brig. Gen. Kingsley Uwa, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in combating kidnapping and violent crimes in the area.
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