Security Forces Arrest Mukaila Iliyasu for Ransom Demand

Mukaila Iliyasu was arrested in Akwaba, Eggon Local Government Area, Nasarawa, during a joint security operation involving troops from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke and personnel from the DSS. The arrest occurred after intelligence reports indicated that Iliyasu had threatened to abduct a woman unless she paid ₦200,000.

On October 29, DSS operatives informed the military about the threat, prompting a coordinated operation to apprehend the suspect. A soldier went undercover to pose as the individual delivering the ransom.

Iliyasu was caught while collecting the money, and security operatives recovered the ₦200,000 ransom. Major General Moses Kolo Gara, the Force Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke, commended the troops and DSS for their effective coordination and professionalism.

Following his arrest, Iliyasu was handed over to the DSS for further investigation and potential prosecution. Gara emphasized the need for ongoing inter-agency cooperation to combat kidnapping and enhance community safety.