Suspected Female Kidnappers’ Informant Captured In Taraba

Suspected Female Kidnappers’ Informant Captured In Taraba

Troops from the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have detained a woman suspected of being an informant for kidnappers in Taraba State. The arrest occurred on September 6, 2024, in Sondi village, Wukari Local Government Area. The suspect, Miss Markus Grace, is reported to be the partner of a notorious kidnapper named Chen, who has been causing unrest in the region…….CONTINUE READING

According to a statement from Captain Oni Olubodunde, Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Grace is currently in custody and is undergoing further investigation to determine her role in various criminal activities. During the operation, the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and a vehicle.

In a separate operation, the troops intercepted a Toyota Yaris with the registration number Taraba KLD 652 XA, which was found to contain an AK-47 rifle, an AK-47 magazine, and two National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) identity cards. The vehicle was abandoned by the driver, who fled into the bushes when stopped for a routine check in Bantaje town, Wukari council, on the night of September 5, 2024. The identity cards were registered to Isa Ibrahim and Mallam Isa Garin Tukura. The investigation is ongoing to track down the suspect and assess the significance of the identity cards.

Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of the 6 Brigade, praised the troops for their professionalism and prompt action. He also encouraged residents to support security efforts by providing timely information to help combat crime.