Troops arrest wanted terrorist in Taraba

By Kingsley Omonobi

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke person arrested a notorious violent fishy successful Taraba State, pursuing credible intelligence.

The apprehension took spot connected 18 September 2025 astatine Takum Junction, Wukari Local Government Area, wherever troops intercepted 35-year-old Saawuan Wuaiyolna with a motorcycle.

According to the Army, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, who hails from Ateryange assemblage successful Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, is simply a high-profile subordinate of the pack led by wanted transgression Akiki Utivi, besides known arsenic “Full Fire.”

Further findings showed that Wuaiyolna had infiltrated Wukari to show unit movements with the intent of facilitating coordinated attacks connected civilians.

The Army described the apprehension arsenic a large setback for the gang, stressing that it underscores the resoluteness of Operation Lafiya Nakowa to contradict terrorists, bandits, and different transgression elements state of enactment successful Taraba and beyond.

Commander of 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their gallantry and reaffirmed the Brigade’s committedness to restoring bid and information crossed its country of responsibility.

He urged residents to proceed supporting information forces with timely and credible accusation to assistance ongoing operations.

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