By Ben Adaji Jalingo
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) apprehended another notorious kidnap leader suspect as he attempted to escape from Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Lt Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the brigade, the suspect was arrested through a coordinated operation.
“In the effort to flush out criminal elements out of Taraba, the Nigeria Army have recorded another major breakthrough in the ongoing Operation Zafin Wuta.
“During a carefully coordinated operation on November 23, 2025, troops apprehended a suspect, identified as Alhaji Abubakar Bawa who is believed to be a close associate of Mr. Umar Musa.
“Umar Musa is another notorious kidnapping mastermind who was arrested by 6 Brigade troops on November 22 2025 in Wukari.
“Preliminary investigations have established strong links between the two suspects and a wider criminal syndicate responsible for multiple kidnappings, violent attacks, and coordinated criminal activities across the Southern Taraba region,” it stated.
The statement quoted Brig. Gen. Kingsley Uwa, the Commander 6 Brigade who commended the troops for their professionalism, resilience, and operational precision.
“The arrest of Bawa is a clear indication that Operation Zafin Wuta is achieving its intended objective of dismantling criminal syndicates and restoring security to affected communities.
“The Brigade is commitment to sustaining aggressive clearance operations and no criminal element will be allowed to escape justice as long as these operations continue at the current momentum.
“This latest success reinforces the resolve of the Nigerian Army to rid Southern Taraba of all criminal threats and restore lasting peace to the area.
“Troops under 6 Brigade remain fully vigilant as investigations into the suspect’s network intensify.
“The Nigerian Army therefore urges residents to remain alert and provide credible information that will further assist security agencies in their ongoing efforts.
“The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further interrogation,” the statement added.
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